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Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for
defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025,
bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry
with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products.
Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and
other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint,
network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through
the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading
Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM
capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos
sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers
(MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more
than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft,
other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by
historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly
added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More
information is available at www.sophos.com.
Role Summary
The Global Procurement Sr. Manager for Travel, Meetings & Events will report to
the Global Procurement Director. The position will have key responsibility for
all aspects of sourcing for these categories. This includes ownership of all
negotiations related to airlines, hotels, meeting facilities, corporate credit
cards, travel agencies, and booking tools. In addition, the role partners with
respective key stakeholders across the company to identify and prioritize needs,
will understand the market to determine appropriate sources of supply, and
benchmark/baseline the current state. This person is also responsible for
developing the sourcing strategy for these categories. This includes, but is not
limited to, managing and leading periodic supplier business reviews (i.e., EBs,
QBRs, etc.), leading the competitive process (i.e., RFx, Auctions, etc.),
supplier selection, commercial negotiations, deal finalization, and similar
Senior Category Manager competencies. Also, they will partner with internal
Shared Service organizations (i.e. Legal, Risk, Privacy, Insurance, Finance,
Accounts Payable, etc.) for onboarding, contracting, etc. In addition, they will
partner closely with Executive Assistants across the company to prioritize needs
and establish discounts with properties and airlines that fit our travel needs.
In addition, this person will manage the Travel Policies and guidelines for all
Sophos users, including setting guidelines, reporting on compliance, and
identifying opportunity areas for savings. The right candidate will have
excellent teamwork skills and partnering ability with multiple departments and
stakeholders, as well as being able to present and communicate effectively (both
oral and written) with all levels of management.
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What You Will Do
- Responsible for Global Strategic Procurement for all areas of the Travel
category.
- Develop close working relationships at all levels to stay aware of the
strategic direction, how third parties support and add value, and with the
purpose of being able to find holistic solutions that meet their needs.
- Understand and research the relevant sub-categories so you remain aware of
best practices, leading suppliers, benchmark and baseline data, industry
trends, etc.
- Partner with Shared Service organizations to manage onboarding, contracting
and negotiations with suppliers as efficiently and effectively as possible.
- Lead some and support all organizational development through roadmap
projects, special initiatives, etc.
- Lead regular business reviews with key suppliers.
- Set strategy and prioritize needs for this role and for a Travel Specialist
who works with this position
- Create approval decks, savings cases, and contract summaries for obtaining
internal buy-in.
- Work closely with Sophos business partners and their teams to lead all
sourcing related activities to create significant value for the business.
- Drive savings/value creation and spend under management (“SUM”) for your
areas of responsibility.
- Work cross-functionally with global and regional counterparts.
- Provide information to support monthly forecasts vs actuals, project pipeline
opportunities, and projected savings.
- Partner closely with our Admin community to understand needs and preferences
- Negotiate remediations with suppliers, when necessary.
- Develop a thorough knowledge of company operations, policies, and procedures.
- Manage highly confidential and critical information.
What You Will Bring
- 10+ years of strategic sourcing and category management expertise, with a
preference for relevance in Travel Program Management
- Direct experience negotiating agreements to completion across all phases of
Strategic Sourcing.
- The ability to work through complex, often lengthy projects, with a sense of
urgency to successful outcomes.
- Ability to view all managed categories in a strategic context, and to
implement those strategies.
- Partnership and relationship management expertise with business units at all
levels and functions.
- Both inductive and deductive related analytical skills for problem solving
and risk mitigation.
- Excellent reading comprehension and the ability to understand complex
contracts.
- Strong listening, oral communication and writing skills.
- Skilled presentation experience to large audiences and executive leaders.
- Able to work across cultures effectively, valuing diversity within a virtual
team.
- Track record of performance with measurable results and successful outcomes
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In the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $125,000 to
$209,000. In Canada, the base salary for this role ranges from $105,000 to
$175,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation
including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s
specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including
job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education,
certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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Ready to Join Us?
At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation.
Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check
every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique
experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't
let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.
What's Great About Sophos?
· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary
option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid
approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal
authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without
requiring employer sponsorship.
· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great
sense of fun and team spirit
· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and
provide education and advocacy
· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees
to support local communities
· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental
footprint
· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and
wellbeing
Our Commitment To You
We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and
we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that
diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage
applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will
be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless
of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief,
color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual
orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self,
so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection
process to support you, please let us know.
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