"Services Category Manager"

Hybrid: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. The primary purpose of the Services Category Manager position is to provide strategic category management for all University Travel and Payment Services activities and other categories as assigned. It requires broad experience and strong skills to set the category strategy and manage the contracts supporting University travel programs. This entails handling the contract negotiations with travel agencies, airlines, hotels and catering suppliers to mitigate risks, manage costs and deliver operational efficiencies for the University. Handle day-to-day business accounts needs, manage University travel costs while maintaining University compliance. Become involved in the travel planning process with departments and schools to optimize costs and achieve favorable contractual outcomes. The position requires attention to detail, strong communication skills and timely execution of contracts. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of State procurement rules and regulations as well as Federal requirements essential for this position. Critical and innovative thinking must be demonstrated for continuous improvement in developing procurement strategies for new contracts that lead to greater cost efficiencies. This position will work independently with management oversight to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction with optimum results. Provide basic information to campus government regulations, required documents, local restaurants and entertainment, currency exchange and other considerations as part of customer awareness.