Senior Manager, Global Travel & Expenses

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you ready to lead a global programme that transforms how thousands of employees travel and manage expenses? As our Senior Manager, Global Travel & Expenses, you’ll be at the heart of shaping strategy, driving innovation, and delivering a seamless experience for our teams across the world. If you thrive in a fast-paced, multinational environment and love turning complexity into clarity, this is your opportunity to make a global impact.

What will you be doing?

You’ll lead the global Travel & Expenses programme with vision and precision. From defining strategy and governance to managing vendors and systems, you’ll ensure our travel operations are efficient, compliant and user-friendly. You’ll collaborate with Procurement, HR, Finance, IT and business leaders to align travel and expense processes with company goals and employee needs. You’ll oversee corporate card programmes, drive automation, and deliver insights that shape executive decisions. And you’ll lead a high-performing global team, championing innovation and continuous improvement every step of the way.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role means combining strategic thinking with operational excellence. You’ll need to be a confident leader, a skilled communicator and a trusted partner across functions.

• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance or supply chain, with a master’s or professional certification (GBTA, CPP, PMP) as a plus

• 8+ years of global travel and expense management experience, including 3+ years in leadership

• Proven expertise in managing travel operations, corporate card programmes and vendor relationships, ideally in a multinational setting

• Strong analytical and digital skills, with experience in SAP Concur and tools like Power BI

You. Unlimited.
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Your Future: Generous annual bonus, life insurance, Save As You Earn share options
Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours, so we can give back to our communities
Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, multisport card/my benefit platform and much more
Flexibility: Hybrid working model (for most professional roles)
Training: Hands-on, team-customised mentorship, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies [Poland | Word]

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