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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 strategic leader responsible for shaping Sabre’s third-party contracting strategy and risk management and driving modernization. Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, this role leads a high-performing team, oversees complex negotiations, and fosters strong vendor partnerships. The Director ensures procurement aligns with enterprise goals, financial stewardship, and compliance standards, while serving as a trusted advisor across functions to deliver cost-effective, timely solutions and support long-term planning.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead the development and execution of Sabre’s third-party contract risk management framework, including governance, policies, procedures, and risk standards.

+ Partner cross-functionally with Risk & Security, Legal, and Data Privacy to implement strategies that mitigate third-party contract risks.

+ Champion Procurement Modernization by leveraging technology and data to streamline processes, enhance visibility, and improve decision-making.

+ Define and implement continuous process improvements that increase internal customer satisfaction, reduce cycle time, and ensure compliance while mitigating vendor risk.

+ Serve as a strategic collaborator across Procurement and other departments to position Procurement as a trusted internal partner.

+ Oversee contract negotiations for all purchases and their ongoing monitoring, ensuring that compliance and risks are managed, that contracts live in a repository and that expirations and contract documents are up to date.

+ Leads and professionally develops the procurement team, fostering a high-performance culture.

Education

+ Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline required

+ Master’s degree and CPSM or CPM certifications are preferred

+ Legal experience preferred

Experience & Qualifications:

+ 15+ years of progressive experience in procurement, vendor contracting, and negotiations

+ 15+ years of leadership experience, with a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams

+ Deep expertise in global third-party contract risk management

+ Strong background in process optimization and program/project management

+ Demonstrated success in change management and global procurement transformation

+ Broad understanding of core procurement disciplines: spend management, category management, and supplier management

+ Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts and influence across all levels, including executive leadership

+ Strategic thinker with sound judgment and the ability to navigate ambiguity and evolving business needs

+ Experience with ERP and contract management systems (SAP and Coupa preferred)

Additional requirements:

+ Must reside within a commutable distance to Sabre’s headquarters in Southlake, Texas

+ Must be on-site 3 days per week

Benefits/Perks:

+ Competitive compensation

+ Generous Paid Time Off (5 weeks PTO your first year!)

+ 4 days (one per quarter) of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

+ Year-End break from Dec 26th – Dec 31st

+ We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Wellness Programs

+ Paid parental leave

+ An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements

+ Formal and informal reward, recognition, and acknowledgment programs

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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