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Sabre

Director of Procurement (Hospitality Solutions)

Grand Prairie, TX, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

competitive compensation
Paid Time Off
Volunteer time off
Year-end break
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Wellness Program
Paid parental leave
flexible working arrangements
recognition programs
Employee development events

Job Description

Sabre is a leading global technology company that powers the travel industry by leveraging next-generation technology to create solutions that address the most complex challenges in travel. The company acts as the connective tissue for the travel ecosystem by powering mobile applications, online travel sites, airlines and hotel reservation systems, travel agent terminals, and various other platforms. Sabre is dedicated to connecting people with meaningful moments through innovative technology advancements that drive seamless experiences worldwide. Recently, Sabre's Hospitality Solutions business was acquired by TPG Capital, a global alternative asset management firm. Although employees in this role will be employed by... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience
  • Minimum 5 years in a leadership role
  • Experience in global, technology-driven, or service organizations
  • Proven ability to build and scale procurement functions
  • Knowledge of procurement software platforms
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
  • Experience with data analytics and visualization tools
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple business functions
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Willingness to work in a hybrid role based in Dallas, TX

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, or related field
  • Advanced degree such as MBA or supply chain certification preferred
  • 10+ years in procurement or supply chain with 5+ years in leadership in global, technology-driven organizations
  • Proven experience building procurement teams in transformational or private equity-backed settings
  • Expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and negotiations especially in IT and software
  • Experience with procurement platforms such as Coupa, SAP, NetSuite, Workday, or similar
  • Advanced skills in procurement analytics and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau
  • Strong knowledge of procurement compliance, governance, and risk management frameworks
  • Comfortable working in cloud-based collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams or Slack

Job Duties

  • Build and scale a global procurement function by establishing foundational processes, systems, policies, and performance metrics
  • Develop and implement a multi-year procurement strategy and roadmap
  • Lead category management across major spend areas including IT, marketing, HR, professional services, facilities, and travel
  • Direct complex sourcing initiatives, manage RFP processes, and negotiate high-value contracts
  • Develop and execute a Supplier Relationship Management program with supplier segmentation, KPIs, and performance reviews
  • Foster collaborative partnerships with key global suppliers ensuring compliance and risk management
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and TPG to support post-acquisition integration and advocacy of procurement best practices
  • Establish and continuously refine procurement processes for efficiency, transparency, scalability, and compliance
  • Recruit, coach, and lead a high-performing, globally distributed procurement team
  • Design and execute sourcing strategies for technology-driven categories
  • Partner with IT, Infosec, and Legal on vendor risk and compliance management
  • Leverage procurement analytics and supplier insights to drive efficiency and innovation

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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