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About this Meetings & Events Planner - Global CoE role at American Express Global Business Travel

American Express Global Business Travel · Onsite · Madrid, Spain

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

The Center of Excellence Sourcing team is the backbone of American Express Global Business Travel's operational success across EMEA. We partner with internal GBT colleagues to deliver strategic sourcing solutions, negotiate with suppliers, and optimize logistics for corporate events and meetings. Working with us means being part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your expertise directly impacts client satisfaction and business growth.


What You’ll Do on a Typical Day :


  • Lead sourcing activities and supplier negotiations, ensuring competitive pricing and optimal service delivery
  • Manage RFPs (Request for Proposals) with hotels and venues to secure rooms and event services
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand meeting requirements, timelines, and budget constraints
  • Handle contract negotiations while maintaining strong supplier relationships
  • Oversee expense tracking and savings documentation
  • Meet all deadlines as established by Team Leader
  • Maintain accurate records, data input, and complete file management as outlined in American Express GBT and client policies and procedures
  • Actively participate in improving inter-departmental processes, systems, and communications

 

What We’re Looking For:


  • Fluency in English and French (additional EMEA languages a plus)
  • At least 1 year of event management or sourcing experience
  • Proven ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and manage complex vendor relationships
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office and confidence working across a variety of computer applications
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to work accurately and meet tight deadlines consistently
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments
  • Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous process improvement

     

Location

Madrid, Spain

     

The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

  • Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

  • Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

  • Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

  • We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

  • And much more!

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Click Here for Additional Disclosures in Accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult the Amex GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement.

What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

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