Global Procurement Sr. Manager – Travel, Meetings & Events

Location: United States / Canada Department: Finance – Procurement Employment Type: Permanent Remote Work: Remote (Sophos operates a remote-first working model; remote work is the primary option for most employees)

About Us

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other everyday and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

The Global Procurement Sr. Manager for Travel, Meetings & Events will report to the Global Procurement Director. The position will have key responsibility for all aspects of sourcing for these categories. This includes ownership of all negotiations related to airlines, hotels, meeting facilities, corporate credit cards, travel agencies, and booking tools. This role partners with respective key stakeholders across the company to identify and prioritize needs; understands the market to determine appropriate sources of supply; benchmarks/baselines the current state; develops sourcing strategy for these categories. Responsibilities include managing and leading periodic supplier business reviews (EBs, QBRs), leading competitive processes (RFx, Auctions), supplier selection, commercial negotiations, deal finalization; partnering with internal Shared Service organizations (Legal, Risk, Privacy, Insurance, Finance, Accounts Payable) for onboarding and contracting. The role also partners closely with Executive Assistants across the company to prioritize needs and establish discounts with properties and airlines fitting travel needs. Manages Travel Policies and guidelines for all Sophos users including setting guidelines, reporting on compliance and identifying opportunity areas for savings. The candidate must have excellent teamwork skills and partnering ability with multiple departments/stakeholders; able to present and communicate effectively (oral/written) with all levels of management.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for Global Strategic Procurement for all areas of the Travel category.
• Develop close working relationships at all levels to stay aware of strategic direction.
• Understand/research relevant sub-categories: best practices, leading suppliers,...