Travel & Procurement Agent - Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents/brokers.  Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world!  Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country.  Our vision is to be the leading small business insurance provider nationwide.

Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values:  accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity.  We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!

BENEFITS

We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all.   You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer! 

• Competitive compensation
• Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
• 401K retirement plan with company match and profit sharing
• Generous paid vacation and sick time
• Hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days from home)
• Work/life balance schedule – no nights or weekends/closed for all major holidays
• Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
• Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment
• Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
• And much more!

Job Summary

The Group’s Accounting & Finance Team is currently seeking a Travel & Procurement Agent to join its Travel & Procurement Unit. This unit provides a wide variety of services to the organization, including event planning, business travel arrangements for employees, expense report auditing and supply chain management. This role will have a primary focus of supporting the Sales Distribution department by handling association memberships, tradeshow/convention registrations and other event requests as submitted. This role will participate in these activities as well as others and is an excellent career-building opportunity for a self-motivated, flexible, and energetic team player.  In addition to the daily operational activity in which this role will take part, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop optimum solutions for business challenges in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities to Anticipate

• Executing/managing association memberships and tradeshow registrations
• Manage business travel for employees
• Planning other Sales Distribution events/activities as requested
• Establish and maintain supplier/vendor relationships
• Supplier/vendor contract management and negotiation
• Ensure compliance with procurement and expense reporting policies and procedures
• Assist in preparing requisitions for various goods and services
• Provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers
• Ensure compliance with key internal control procedures

Qualifications the Successful Candidate is Expected to Have

• Hospitality industry experience in meeting planning, working with associations, sales or operations
• Experience in contract negotiations
• Ability to work independently and use sound judgement to make decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills
• Advanced knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications We Value

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working in a challenging, fast-paced, team environment
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of processes that generate work product which includes focus on improving processes and gaining efficiencies

What We Offer

Regardless of where you are in your career journey, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond compensation with healthcare, paid leave, retirement contributions, and career development and recognition programs.  Some of the superior benefits offered include flexible work schedules, longevity awards, and educational assistance.