About Booking HoldingsBooking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the worlds leading provider of online travel and related services, provided to consumers and local partners in more than 220 countries and territories through five primary consumer-facing brands: <a href="https://www.booking.com/">Booking.com</a>, <a href="https://www.priceline.com/">Priceline</a>, <a href="https://www.agoda.com/">Agoda</a>, <a href="https://www.kayak.com/">KAYAK</a> and <a href="https://www.opentable.com/">OpenTable</a>. The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.bookingholdings.com/">BookingHoldings.com</a> and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @BookingHoldings. The role The Global Procurement Officer (GPO) at Booking Holdings is a key leadership role responsible for maturing the Procurement function and establishing and executing the companys comprehensive global procurement strategy. This executive will manage third-party expenditures across the organization through a team of direct reports and a global team of 70 professionals, collaborating with business units, global functional partners, and service providers. The GPO will be accountable for achieving financial, operational, sustainability, and innovation targets, while also ensuring strong compliance, supplier development, and third-party risk management. As Booking Holdings expands, this leader will identify and implement opportunities to simplify and improve procurement processes by utilizing market insights, enabling technologies, and a focus on talent growth. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for procurement innovation, a history of developing high-performing teams, and the ability to generate value through cost optimization, spend control, and demand management. The GPO must effectively collaborate with senior leaders across Booking Holdings and its brands to align procurement goals with overarching business objectives, while maintaining the companys dedication to environmental and social responsibility. This critical leadership position is vital to Booking Holdings long-term success, and the company seeks a progressive leader committed to growth within the organization. Responsibilities: Strategy &amp; Leadership<ul><li>Define and lead the global procurement strategy-both long- and short-term-aligned with enterprise-wide goals.</li><li>Design and execute procurement strategies by category, brand, and geography in collaboration with senior business stakeholders.</li><li>Lead the global procurement team (70+ FTEs) across the U.S., Amsterdam, Bangkok and Romania, fostering a high-performing, agile sourcing organization.</li><li>Attract, develop, and retain top talent while building a strong succession bench.</li><li>Align procurement objectives (cost, value, innovation) with stakeholder expectations at BKNG and brand level</li></ul>Cost &amp; Performance Optimization<ul><li>Identify and execute cost savings initiatives across all spend categories.</li><li>Lead rigorous spend analysis using tools such as should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership (TCO), and cost-benefit analysis.</li><li>Drive innovation into procurement processes to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs.</li><li>Measure and track internal performance across procurement categories, bringing insights and strategic perspective to enhance value delivery.</li></ul>Procurement Operations &amp; Functional Excellence<ul><li>Establish and continuously improve procurement processes and governance across the full Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle.</li><li>Implement best-in-class sourcing and category management practices, including strategic sourcing methodologies and supply assurance mechanisms.</li><li>Develop and maintain an authorization matrix for spend approvals by level and category, aligned with brand-specific needs.</li><li>Act as a key interface between suppliers and internal departments for procurement-related processes and initiatives.</li></ul>Vendor Management &amp; ESG<ul><li>Develop and lead the companys vendor management strategy, including performance scorecards and contract tracking.</li><li>Own and implement ESG-related strategies, focusing on sustainability in procurement practices.</li><li>Maintain a centralized vendor contract database with visibility into obligations, metrics, and performance.</li><li>Build and promote a culture of responsible procurement across the organization.</li></ul>Digital &amp; Technology Enablement<ul><li>Lead the digital transformation of procurement, including the selection and implementation of relevant procurement technologies and tools.</li><li>Define the location and technology strategy to optimize service delivery and operational efficiency.</li><li>Drive adoption of digital procurement capabilities, supporting scalability, transparency, and automation.</li></ul>Skills and Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelors Degree required, Master’s degree preferred.</li><li>15-20 years of progressive growth in Procurement including 5-10 years of experience as Head of Procurement and/or Head of Category Management</li><li>Extensive global experience in developing strategies and building organizations across various business functions.</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of spend management, encompassing procurement, sourcing, category management, and vendor performance.</li><li>Proficient in creating proposals, evaluating vendors, and recommending improvements to procurement processes for rapidly growing companies.</li><li>Deep knowledge of current trends in contracting and supplier management.</li><li>Expertise in sourcing across indirect categories, with a strong focus on IT and Software.</li><li>Advanced negotiation skills and proven experience in complex agreements.</li><li>Solid understanding of accounting principles.</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and presentation abilities, capable of effectively engaging with all organizational levels, including senior leadership.</li><li>Highly organized with the ability to manage risks and meet tight deadlines in dynamic environments.</li><li>Skilled in analyzing and resolving complex business issues to facilitate effective decision-making.</li><li>Adaptable and receptive to change, readily adopting new methods and values.</li><li>Strong financial acumen for developing sophisticated financial models, including TCO and should-cost analyses.</li><li>Commitment to supplier diversity, considering social, environmental, and ethical business practices.</li><li>Proficient in G Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.</li><li>Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM) designation is advantageous.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in conducting supplier negotiations.</li></ul>  Pre-Employment Screening If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.

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