• Director of Procurement

    Sabre (Dallas, TX)


    Sabre Corporation is a leading technology provider to the global travel and tourism industry. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre operates offices in approximately 60 countries around the world. At Sabre, we make travel happen. Positioned at the center of the business of travel, our platform connects people with experiences that matter in their lives. Today, Sabre is creating a new marketplace for personalized travel. It is our people who develop and deliver powerful solutions that meet the current and future needs or our airline, hotel and travel agency customers. Join our journey!

     

    The Director of Procurement is a critical leadership position and will report to the Chief Procurement Officer based in Southlake, TX. The role will be responsible for Sabre’s third-party contracts, Procurement Operations, and Procurement modernization. Specific duties include:

     

    + Lead the Procurement Operations and Procurement Contracts teams.

    + Build and lead a high-performing team ensuring alignment of individual and team efforts with organizational goals and ensuring accountability.

    + Leverage technology and data to streamline procurement processes, enhance visibility, and improve decision-making.

    + Optimize the development and execution of the third-party contract risk management program and framework, including governance, policies, procedures and risk management standards.

    + Partner with Risk & Security, Legal, and Data Privacy to implement activities related to managing and mitigating third-party contract risk.

    + Drive Procurement modernization, leveraging technology and data to streamline procurement processes, increase efficiency, enhance visibility, and improve decision-making.

    + Define and implement continuous process improvements and optimizations that increase internal customer satisfaction, reduce cycle time and deliver efficiency gains while ensuring compliance with policies and mitigating vendor risk.

    + Collaborates, coordinates, consults and communicates across disciplines and departments to ensure Procurement is viewed as a trusted internal partner.

    + Able to be onsite 3+ days per week at headquarters in Southlake, TX.

    + The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

    Preferred Experience and Skills:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline preferred

    + 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management

    + 10+ years Leadership/Management experience

    + Third party contract risk management experience

    + Strong process and program/project management experience

    + Robust leadership and collaboration skills to build and maintain trusted relationships with all levels of management and peers

    + Experience in change management and optimizing procurement processes

    + Broad-based understanding of core procurement areas of focus (spend management, category management and supplier management)

    + Ability to influence individuals at all levels, including executive-level leadership

    + Comfortable with ambiguity and can take decisive action amidst changing business needs and priorities

    + Excellent oral and written communication skills

    + Knowledge of ERP and Contract Management/Purchasing Systems. (SAP and Coupa preferred).

    Sabre Offers The Following Outstanding Benefits

    + Very competitive compensation

    + Generous Paid Time Off (25 PTO days)

    + 4 days (one day/quarter) Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

    + 5 days off annually for Year-End Break

    + We offer a comprehensive medical, dental and Wellness Program

    + 12 weeks paid parental leave

    + An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements

    + Formal and informal reward, recognition and acknowledgement programs

    + Lots of fun and engaging employee development events

    Reasonable Accommodation

    Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre's Compliance Office at [email protected]

    Affirmative Action

    Sabre is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW

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