Sabre is a technology company that powers the global travel industry. By leveraging next-generation technology, we create global technology solutions that take on the biggest opportunities and solve the most complex challenges in travel. 

Positioned at the center of the travel, we shape the future by offering innovative advancements that pave the way for a more connected and seamless ecosystem as we power mobile apps, online travel sites, airline and hotel reservation networks, travel agent terminals, and scores of other solutions.

Simply put, we connect people with moments that matter.

The Director Procurement will report to the Chief Procurement Officer based in Southlake, TX and will be responsible for Sabre’s third party contract risk management as well as Global Procurement’s strategy.  They will partner with the Chief Procurement Officer to plan and execute Global Procurement’s strategy, vision and roadmap.  They will also partner with Risk & Security, Legal, and Data Privacy to implement activities related to managing and mitigating third party contract risk.  Specific duties include:

• Manages and executes Global Procurement’s strategy, vision and roadmap.
• Develops, implements and maintains policies and procedures related to sourcing and procurement of third party suppliers.
• Implements solutions and streamlines processes in order to increase efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Provides leadership to entire Global Procurement team to ensure alignment and execution of the strategy, vision and roadmap.
• Manages the development and execution of the third party contract risk management program and framework, including governance, policies, procedures and risk management standards.
• Partners with Leadership in Risk & Security, Legal, and Data Privacy to achieve desired outcomes for third party contract risk management.
• Provides recommendations for continuous process improvements and maturity of the Procurement team and third party contract risk management program.
• Able to be onsite 3+ days per week at headquarters in Southlake, TX.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• 15+ years related experience
• 5+ years Leadership/Management experience
• Program/Project management Experience
• Third party contract risk management experience
• Change management experience - ability to drive change and mature functions/processes
• Customer/stakeholder and vendor management experience.
• Self-starter and able to juggle multiple high priorities
• Works openly and collaboratively
• Ability to influence individuals at all levels, including Leadership
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

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 at [email protected].

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Affirmative Action

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