Global Senior Category Manager - Travel

Zebra Technologies is a global leader in enabling businesses to build a more connected and intelligent enterprise through innovative solutions. Focused on pioneering advancements in supply chain, asset tracking, and data capture technology, Zebra fosters a community of innovators dedicated to redefining how work is done across industries. At Zebra, employees are valued and empowered within a culture that emphasizes diversity, collaboration, and continuous professional growth. The company offers opportunities to engage in meaningful work that impacts organizations and communities both locally and worldwide. Known for its commitment to operational excellence and customer-centric innovation, Zebra is a forward-thinking technology company that invests in its people and promotes a culture of respect, inclusion, and curiosity. With its headquarters in Lincolnshire, Illinois, Zebra also supports hybrid work environments in other locations including Chicago, Illinois, and Holtsville, New York.

The Senior Sourcing and Procurement Specialist - Senior Advisor role at Zebra is a critical position within the global supply chain team, uniquely designed for an experienced independent contributor with deep category expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management. This position equips the successful candidate with the tools and platform to lead multiple complex projects with regional to global reach over a 12- to 36-month horizon. The role requires managing and executing end-to-end sourcing initiatives across the Travel category, which includes travel management companies, airlines, hotels, ground transportation, corporate card programs, and payment solutions.

As a senior advisor, the individual will serve as a recognized expert and trusted partner delivering strategic sourcing insights and driving procurement transformation initiatives with an innovation mindset. They will engage with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with evolving business goals, continuously pursue cost-saving opportunities and operational improvements, and ensure supplier performance meets business expectations. This role calls for exceptional negotiation skills, supplier partnership management, and the ability to manage change in a fast-paced, high-growth global environment.

In addition to category management and sourcing excellence, the senior advisor will own travel operations, coordinating various activities including communication of new tools and services, training, system escalations, policy enforcement, audits, and reporting. This role combines strategic leadership with operational execution, contributing directly to Zebra's mission to innovate and excel in supply chain management with a customer-first approach.

Zebra offers a competitive salary range of $156,960 to $235,440 annually, along with a performance-based annual cash incentive target of 20% of base pay. Employees benefit from a comprehensive rewards and benefits package featuring healthcare, wellness programs, inclusion networks, community service days, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements such as hybrid schedules, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual company-wide well-being day. Working at Zebra means joining a supportive and inclusive workforce where your contributions shape the future of work and deliver lasting impact.