Director of Procurement (Hospitality Solutions)

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.

NOTE : TPG Capital a global alternative asset management firm recently acquired Hospitality Solutions. Over the coming months Sabre is working with TPG to formally separate the Hospitality Solutions business from Sabre. It is important to understand that while you will be employed by a Sabre legal entity your role will be to support the Hospitality Solutions business which is now owned by TPG.

Director of Procurement

Location : Dallas TX (Global Role)

Reports To : Chief Finance Business & Strategy Officer

Team : Global Procurement

Background

Hospitality Solutions formerly part of Sabre Holdings is a global leader at the forefront of hospitality technology powering over 40000 properties across 174 countries. Celebrated for our innovative and customer-centric approach we deliver integrated platforms for distribution reservations retailing and guest experience to both renowned hotel brands and independent properties worldwide.

With the strategic support of TPG a leading private equity firm we are entering an era of accelerated growth digital transformation and operational excellence as a focused independent company. Building on our legacy of driving technological evolution in hospitality we are committed to setting new standards for guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. Central to this transformation is the establishment of a world-class procurement function that supports global scale fosters operational rigor and enables value creation and innovation across the enterprise.

Position Purpose

The Director of Procurement will shape lead and scale Hospitality Solutions global procurement activities. Youll architect and execute strategy across category management sourcing execution supplier relationships risk mitigation and operational best practices. This pivotal role will drive cost savings operational value and strategic partnerships with both internal business units and TPGs stakeholdersensuring procurement excellence compliance and continuous improvement on a worldwide scale.

As the senior procurement leader you will be a highly visible advocate and partner to the C-suite internal stakeholders and key external partners. Your contributions will directly impact the companys long-term success and global growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Build and scale a global procurement function by establishing foundational processes systems (P2P contract repositories) policies and performance metrics for sustainable high-impact value delivery.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive multi-year procurement strategy and roadmap to advance business goals operational efficiency and value-creation initiatives.

Category Management Sourcing & Spend Optimization

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Team Leadership & Talent Development

Technology & Service Organization Focus

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Comprehensive experience in end-to-end category management strategic sourcing supplier management and negotiationsespecially with IT / software and SaaS vendors.

Why Hospitality Solutions

Outstanding Benefits

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 .

Determinationson 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

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Category Management,Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,Financial Acumen,HR Sourcing,Procurement Management,Contract Management,Supplier Management,Contract Negotiation,negotiation,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1