Manager Travel & Expense (hybrid-seattle, Wa)

Nordstrom Inc

Seattle, WA, United States
Base: $121,000.00 - $199,000.00 annual; bonus/equi...
On-site
End-to-end travel program ownership
Supplier strategy and negotiations
Policy interpretation and compliance
Own the end-to-end travel program, shaping supplier strategy and negotiations, guiding policy interpretation and compliance, and strengthening duty of care and risk mitigation

Job Summary

  • Own the end-to-end travel program, shaping supplier strategy and negotiations, guiding policy interpretation and compliance, and strengthening duty of care and risk mitigation.
  • Lead a high-impact portfolio including TMC, corporate card program, airlines, hotels, ground transportation, and expense tooling, using data and stakeholder partnerships to deliver savings and seamless experiences.
  • This role is Hybrid in downtown Seattle, WA and requires you to be in office 4 days per week.

Matching Summary

Own the end-to-end travel program, shaping supplier strategy and negotiations, guiding policy interpretation and compliance, and strengthening duty of care and risk mitigation.

Salary

Base: $121,000.00 - $199,000.00 Annual; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses; Benefits: 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End-to-end travel program ownership
  • Supplier strategy and negotiations
  • Policy interpretation and compliance
  • Duty of care and risk mitigation
  • Travel management company (TMC) management
  • Corporate card program oversight
  • Expense tooling management
  • Data-driven savings and seamless experiences

Nice-to-have

  • Customer-first approach
  • Visible leadership across the company
  • Balancing traveler experience and financial stewardship
  • Influencing travel and spending behaviors

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in corporate travel management
  • 5+ years' experience with Global Travel or Meetings & Events management
  • 5+ years' experience with Supplier Management
  • 5+ years' experience with Analysis and reporting
  • 5+ years managing outside service providers
  • 5+ years people management
  • Proven track record of achieving travel category savings
  • Experience with travel and expense-related systems (e.g. Concur)

Work Rights

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