{"id":1108724,"url":"https://alion.io/job/kayak-senior-manager-supplier-relations-k4b-2","title":"Senior Manager, Supplier Relations (K4B)","company":{"id":3573,"name":"KAYAK","domain":"kayak.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/kayak","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Ashby","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":83,"open_postings":3,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.667,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":38,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Miami, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":75000,"max_usd":147000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1277},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T07:29:29Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T11:01:09Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is a leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We're also transforming business travel with a new corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business.\nAs an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is in our DNA and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.\n KAYAK for Business(K4B) is KAYAK's corporate travel platform - built to help companies manage business travel through a modern online booking experience, AI-powered features, and a connected network of travel management partners.\nKAYAK is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to lead Supplier Relations for KAYAK for Business. This person will report to the Senior Director KAYAK for Business and oversee the portfolio of all global preferred supplier partners (TMC, airline, rail, lodging, car rental, ground, expense, payment, etc).\nThis position is based in our Miami, FL office at least 3 times per week.\nIn this role, you will:\nDrive global growth, engaging new partnerships as well as optimizing and retaining our existing partnerships, while expanding the value proposition and aligning the K4B strategy for suppliers and other partnerships\n\nDesign and lead travel partner evaluations, communications, and contracting for the organization\n\nCollaborate with partners & internal teams on commercial opportunities, developing and strengthening strategic and mutually beneficial relationships for K4B and its partners\n\nWorking closely with customers and internal collaborators to ensure current and future content & functionality needs are exceeded\n\nCollaborate with key internal teams like Business Development, Account Management, Product & Marketing to achieve target goals\n\nContribute to determining and prioritizing new technology improvements to help drive additional sales to key partners\n\nWork closely with the Finance department for budgeting and forecasting and revenue reconciliation from suppliers\n\nPlease apply if you have:\n7+ years in travel agency, distribution, payment, air/lodging/car/rail supplier or related fields\n\nProven history of building and maintaining strong relationships both internally and externally\n\nSavvy and clear communicator, story teller and presenter to both technical and non-technical audiences\n\nOutstanding analytic skills to drive positive partnership results based on analysis\n\nExpert negotiator, developing creative solutions to problems or barriers\n\nComfortable working in a fast-paced tech environment\n\nRecognized as a thought leader within the Travel Industry\n\nExperience in tech a major plus\n\nStrong business development and problem-solving skills coupled with a willingness to “roll up your sleeves”\n\nExperience working with global teams in multiple locations\n\nBenefits and Perks\nWork from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year\n\nFocus on mental health and well-being:\nCompany-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth\n\nCompany-paid subscription to HeadSpace\n\nCompany-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)\n\nNo meeting Fridays\n\nPaid parental leave\n\nGenerous paid vacation + time off for your birthday\n\nPaid volunteer time\n\nFocus on your career growth:\nDevelopment Dollars\n\nLeadership development\n\nAccess to thousands of on-demand e-learnings\n\nTravel Discounts\n\nEmployee Resource Groups\n\nCompetitive retirement and health plans\n\nFree lunch 2 days per week\n\nFun quarterly events such as boat trips, arcades, ski trips, Thursday happy hours, and more\n\nInclusion\nAt KAYAK, we want everyone to have the space to grow, share ideas and do great work. That's why we're focused on hiring the best talent from all walks of life and experiences, supporting them well and making sure no one feels like they have to fit a mold to belong here.\nNeed any adjustments for the interview, application or on the job? No problem - just give us a heads-up. 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