Procurement Specialist

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Barcelona, Cataluña
Hybrid
Mid level
HR Tech • Software • Travel
We empower people to meet in real life in an enjoyable and sustainable way using our innovative travel booking platform.
The Role
As a Procurement Specialist, you will manage the procurement lifecycle for SaaS solutions and services, focusing on contract negotiations, cost optimization, compliance, and collaboration with various stakeholders to support strategic objectives and enhance procurement efficiency.
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About Us

TravelPerk is a hyper-growth SaaS business travel platform and a pioneer in the future of travel for work. Its all-in-one platform gives travelers the freedom they want whilst providing companies with the control they need. The result saves time, money, and hassle for everyone.

TravelPerk has industry-leading travel inventory alongside powerful management features, 24/7 customer support, state-of-the-art technology, and consumer-grade design.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we’ve grown to over 1,400 people across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a ‘unicorn’ and in 2025 we raised $200 million in a Series E funding round, increasing our valuation of $2.7 billion.

We’ve been winning awards too. Since 2023, we’ve been voted one of the best places to work, one of the fastest-growing apps and tech companies, and a leading pioneer of business travel.

These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to get the most out of their travel

The Role 

As a Procurement Specialist at TravelPerk, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless acquisition/renewal of SaaS solutions and Professional services, vital to our company's operations. 

Reporting directly to the Procurement Team Lead, you will utilize your expertise in contract negotiation and cost optimization to drive efficiency and deliver measurable savings. Your deep understanding of our procurement platform, Vendr, will be instrumental in managing contract details accurately and tracking procurement metrics effectively. 

Additionally, you will support the Finance team in strategic projects and collaborate closely with stakeholders across departments, including the security, privacy and legal teams, to achieve procurement and business objectives.


What you will be doing?

  • Supplier Lifecycle Ownership: Build, manage and optimise the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from ingestion of business case and contracting, through renewal and value optimisation, to offboarding.
  • Vendor Selection & Contract Negotiations: Identify and evaluate potential vendors, conducting rigorous due diligence to ensure alignment with company standards and goals, and lead negotiations which optimise return on TravelPerk’s investment.
  • SaaS Tooling & Cost Optimization: Continuously seek opportunities to streamline tools in line with procurement strategy to drive cost savings and process improvements (reduce license waste/overlapping tooling)
  • Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, regulations, and compliance standards.
  • Reporting and Analysis: Drive actionable insights from tooling data and KPIs to inform decision making, return value and enhance processes in relation to the procurement of products and services.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, such as IT, finance, security and legal teams, to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Knowledge development: Help TravelPerk’s employees select and propose vendors, through simple communications and training.


What will you need to succeed?

  • Proven success in your current position.
  • Strong experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships and leading cross-functional projects, preferably within a leading consultancy or tech firm.
  • A keen interest in dissecting complex issues and delivering data-driven solutions, open to challenges and critique on your thinking and insights.
  • Advanced skills in project management, strategic and organizational planning.
  • Proficient in negotiation, adept at steering negotiation processes to achieve favorable outcomes.
  • Capable of handling ambiguity and taking full ownership of projects from start to finish.


Our Benefits

💰 Competitive compensation, including equity in the company;

🌴 Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge;

💊 Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on location;

🧩 "Flexible compensation plan" to help you diversify and increase the net salary;

🥳 Unforgettable TravelPerk events, including travel to one of our hubs;

💙 Spring Health - Get access to 12x therapy & 12x coaching sessions per year!;

📈 Exponential growth opportunities;

🫶 VolunteerPerk - We offer 16 paid hours per year that you can use to give back to society by volunteering for a charity of your choice;

🌎 "Work from anywhere" in the world allowance of 20 working days per year;

📚 IRL English or Spanish Lessons are held in the Barcelona office;

👶 Parental leave: 12 to 16 weeks, based on location and eligibility factors.

How we work
Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk is the platform for human connection in real life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. For roles in Customer Care, this can be up to 5 days per week in the office. As such, this role requires you to be within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great workplace.

At TravelPerk, we prioritize experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials.

TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—and we want to ensure that the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning you're welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you.

All official communications will come from email addresses ending in @travelperk.com, our main social channels, or verified recruiters on LinkedIn linked to our official accounts.

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The Company
HQ: Barcelona, Barcelona
1,300 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

We're TravelPerk, a hyper-growth SaaS platform offering companies a one-stop-shop for booking, managing and reporting business travel.

Our aim is to revolutionize the $1.3 trillion business travel market by combining an unrivaled choice of travel options with a powerful booking and management platform, and 24/7 customer support. We’ve become the leading all-in-one travel management solution.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we’ve grown to over 1200 people in 9 offices across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a ‘unicorn’ and in 2024 we raised $104 million in additional investment, with a total valuation of $1.4 billion.

We’ve been winning awards too. We’ve been voted one of the best places to work, one of the fastest-growing apps and tech companies, and a leading pioneer of business travel.

These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to supercharge their corporate travel.

Why Work With Us

We are a values-driven company—we walk the talk and build teams based on how someone aligns with our values. We believe in creating impact over effort, acting as owners, and in building meaningful and inspiring careers. TravelPerk is more than a travel company, it's a place where people believe in in-real-life interaction and enjoy being together.

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TravelPerk Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Our company's purpose is to connect people in real life and we believe in practicing what we preach! We are an In Real Life first company and have a hybrid work structure with the expectation that team members are in office at least 3 days a week.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
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