Corporate Travel Program Lead

 Work Location Type: Hybrid  

Req Number  333151

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.  

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $87,200.00 – $145,300.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 10 % or $ , based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

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Grainger Benefits

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation.  The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.   

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. 

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

Position Details

The Corporate Travel Program Lead is responsible for the strategic management and day-to-day execution of Grainger's enterprise-wide Corporate Travel Program within Indirect Procurement. This role drives the development and execution of travel strategies, policies, and governance that align with enterprise objectives while delivering a compliant, scalable, and employee-focused travel experience. This is a Hybrid position requiring presence onsite at the Chicago or Lake Forest, IL Grainger offices two days per week.

You Will

• Manages all aspects aligned to the Travel Program including the following:
• Identifying and lead opportunities to enhance and improve the travel program to be best in class.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring service delivery, contract compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement through regular business reviews and performance monitoring.
• Analyze program data, supplier performance, traveler feedback, and industry trends to identify opportunities to improve program effectiveness, reduce costs, mitigate risk, and enhance the traveler experience.
• Coordinating with key internal business partners and leaders at all levels of the organization (Manager to EVP) to enhance and improve program and policies.
• Identifying KPI and associated measurements to measure success of the programs or progress towards functional objectives.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the Corporate Travel Program, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders and business partners on travel policies, systems, supplier offerings, and best practices.

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1+ years of relevant program management experience in indirect procurement programs such as fleet management, driver reimbursement, travel, purchasing cards, etc. preferred.
• 3+ years 3-5 years of experience in relevant field preferred.
• Experience managing multiple internal business partner requests and prioritizing appropriately based on risk mitigation.
• Experience developing business relationships and fostering collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
• Experience applying indirect purchasing principles and practices.
• Experience navigating ERP Purchasing applications and the ability to research and extract role-related data points.
• Experience creating program materials, including training and educational documents, and presenting to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to various Grainger locations.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.