Senior Travel Specialist - SAP Concur - Outside IR35

Senior Travel Specialist - SAP Concur - Outside IR35
We are supporting a global organisation.

The hourly rate is up to €53 EUR per hour, you can use your Limited Company for this contract.
The role is mainly remote, the client is based in Amsterdam.
This is a Freelance Contract for 6 months initially.
This role is 5 days per week, 40 hour per week.
Job summary:
The Senior Travel Specialist coordinates and processes the daily travel activities with customer focus, accuracy and in a timely manner within the Travel team

Tasks and responsibilities:
Identify process and procedural improvements and take the lead to implement changes and best practices

Book flights, trains, rental cards, ground transportation and accommodation when needed

Handle visa applications when required

Investigate and communicate the most time and cost efficient way of travel based on your expertise and the preferences of the (internal) customer

Ensure all travel arrangements are completed in alignment with the Company's Travel Policy

Organise accommodation for colleagues travelling to Amsterdam from the 130+ offices worldwide

Monitor the maintenance of the database with passenger information including passports, seating preferences, frequent flyer etc.

Coordinate invoices for flights, hotels etc. and provide them to the Finance department in a timely manner

Monitor and coordinate group travel for specific events as required

Ownership and point of contact for LT travel arrangements 
 
Be the main point of contact for escalations from stakeholders

Support the Travel Specialists with their daily tasks and ensure that the standard processes are adhered to and are documented in accordance with the compliance standards and guidelines

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor degree or qualified education in tourism
Experience working in a travel agency or at a corporate travel desk required.
Knowledge of at least one of the GDS (Amadeus)
Experience with Concur Travel is a must
Experience handling of a high volume of travel requests and a proven track record of handling big groups or projects
Strong computer skills, including a good working knowledge of Word and Excel
Highly proficient in both spoken and written English
3-5 year of relevant experience