Sr Manager, Global Travel and Expense

About the TeamReporting to the Head of Global Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, this role at DoorDash provides a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate expertise in the Travel and Expense space in a dynamic environment, a steep and fulfilling learning curve to expand both business and procurement acumen, and a platform to make an impact in a growing team in a rapidly growing business. Attributes that will help you succeed as part of the team include a knack to build relationships across a variety of internal stakeholders, superb communication abilities and strong problem-solving skills.About the RoleThis management role will build, develop and manage a Global Travel and Expense program including supplier selection and management across all modes of business travel, meetings and events, T&E cards, TMC, and all tools used from booking to expense reconciliation. The scope of the role includes strategic sourcing of suppliers, day to day supplier management, heavy collaboration with internal stakeholder (Business Partners), serving as the escalation point on Travel matters, compliance monitoring, and reporting. The role shall have direct and dotted line reports. You''re excited about this opportunity because you will...Own a Global Travel program to help improve employee productivity and the employee experience, while reducing liabilities, achieving cost reductions and finding efficiencies Have a highly visible and collaborative role that shall touch every part of our business globally Lead global projects, negotiate deals, and manage a broad range of suppliers (Air, Ground, Hotel, Meetings & Events, T&E Cards, Travel Management Company, Tools used to facilitate booking to expense settlement process)Bring a highly customer centric approach to resolving issues Benchmark and facilitate best practicesAnalyze and monitor compliance; drive improvements through reporting and recommendationsWe''re excited about you because...Have 5+ years of experience in the Management of Travel and Expense space including negotiating with and managing suppliers. Global program experience is a plusHave managed a Corporate Travel policy, and have performed Travel reporting, with a focus on supporting compliance with Travel policies, including identifying and making recommendationsHave developed Strategic Travel category plans Have collaborated with a broad set of internal departments/functions, resolving issues quickly and effectively Are a problem solver - You can independently translate a high-level Procurement vision into actionable plansAre are a relentless operator - You roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to execute at the lowest level of detailAre a Self-starter - You are naturally curious and have a bias towards actionAre analytical - You let data win arguments and uncover opportunity areasHave succeeded in high-performance culturesAbout DoorDashAt DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users"”from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods. DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We''re committed to supporting employees'' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionWe''re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That''s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected categories," we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce - people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

Created: 2025-09-06