Category Buyer (f/m/d)

We help the world run better. At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we’ll bring out the best in you. We’re builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what’s next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You’ll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What’s in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you’ll build

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for our Travel Management Company
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier agreements to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Analyze spend data, identify savings opportunities, and implement cost optimization initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensure compliance with company policies, and resolve issues proactively. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders (finance, travel managers, HR) to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Stay informed about travel industry trends, market conditions, and emerging suppliers.

• Traveller communications/engagement
• Continuous improvements and innovations for the global travel program
• Market analyses / benchmarking
• Travel Policy & Governance
• Supplier relationships

What you bring

• Proven experience in procurement, preferably in travel or corporate services.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of travel industry suppliers, market dynamics, and sourcing tools.
• Ability to balance cost savings with quality and service requirements.

Where you belong

The Category Buyer – Travel is responsible for managing and optimizing all procurement activities related to corporate travel services. This role focuses on sourcing, negotiating, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective, high-quality travel solutions that meet the company’s operational needs. The Category Buyer monitors market trends, evaluates supplier performance, and drives strategic initiatives to maximize value and compliance across the travel category.

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose‑driven and future‑focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well‑being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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