Global Travel Manager

Aperam is a global leader in stainless, electrical, and specialty steels, as well as recycling and renewables, serving customers in over 40 countries. Our business is structured into four segments: Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services & Solutions, Alloys & Specialties, and Recycling & Renewables.   We have a flat stainless and electrical steel production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in Brazil and Europe, and we lead in alloys and high-value specialty products. Our industrial network includes 16 production facilities across Brazil, Belgium, France, the United States, India, and China. Aperam operates an integrated distribution, processing, and services network, with a unique ability to produce low-carbon stainless and specialty steels using biomass, stainless steel scrap, and high-performance alloys scrap.   Through BioEnergia, we produce charcoal from our own FSC®-certified forests, and with ELG - Aperam Recycling, a global leader in stainless steel and high-performance alloys recycling, we place sustainability at the core of our business, enabling our customers to thrive in the circular economy.   Join us and be part of a dynamic team where technology and innovation meets industrial transformation. Your talent and energy will help drive smarter, more sustainable solutions for a global company committed to be a leading value creator in the circular economy of infinite, world-changing materials.Visit  https://www.aperam.com/ to learn more - and let’s build what’s next, together.As Global Travel Manager you ensure the Aperam Global Travel policy is applied throughout the Aperam group. You will provide support to all stakeholders with a focus on compliance, governance and reporting on travel spend.In this role you will partner closely with IT, Finance (including Controlling and Accounting), HR, Insurance/Risk, Compliance and Communication.    You will be responsible for: Global/Local Travel Policies, in particular:  Global/Local travel policies and standards: updating/establishing rules and best practices applicable to Aperam employees and suppliers worldwide when travelling, incl. appropriate financial thresholds by geographic zone. Vendor Management :  Together with the Purchasing department, actively participate in the supplier selection process for booking, and expense management tool(s) and payment solutions. Set KPIs, business quarterly reviews, ensure contract compliance and liaise with ArcelorMittal GBT Team on negotiated hotels, car rental contracts, travel agencies, partnerships, duty of care contract. Liaise with Risk Insurance on Travel Assistance Program strategy and supplier selection Manage escalation of claims related to Vendors User management  Create new users in the system, manage user transfer, manager and cost centers change and exits.  Implement the policy and tools throughout Aperam Group entities, organise appropriate training procedures for new users Approval of expense notes for Luxembourg HQ:  Perform compliance check on expense notes and make necessary approvals in the system Support local expense note approvers when they have issues Reporting & Controlling of the travel spend Reporting & Analytics: Deliver compliance and savings reporting; share insights with finance and relevant business leaders. Spend Optimization: actively optimize Aperam travel expenses through collaborative analysis and action planning with the Finance Controlling department. Audit & Controls: Establish risk-based checks, second-level approvals and VAT/Tax readiness. Drive compliance and data quality in coordination with Global Assurance. Fleet management for Luxembourg HQ Communicate with external fleet company about car orders and follow up Explain fleet management process to new joiners Answering requests from users if they face issues   Your profile: You are driven and feel accountable for your area of responsibility You have process implementation and change management skills You have an IT affinity, proficiency in Google suite is a + You speak English fluently and ideally at least one other Aperam language (French / Dutch / Portuguese / German), which supports your excellent communication skills You are service oriented with an independent working method   Your education: A bachelor’s degree in business administrationYour experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in corporate travel management, or equivalent relevant experience in jobs with organisational skillsYour mobility: Occasionally