Sr Category Management

Powering the agentic revolution in travel. Sabre is an AI-native technology leader, backed by one of the world’s largest travel data clouds. Built on an open, modular, cloud-native architecture, Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold, new disruptors, guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent, connected, and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale, Sabre transforms insights into innovation, empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide.

The Senior Technology Category Manager position is a key member of the Procurement team responsible for planning, development, execution and management of defined Technology or Labor Categories.

• Define Category Strategies and responsible to support Technology or Labor Categories not limited to Includes sourcing plans/activities required to support multiple markets: Datacenter management, IT Hardware and Software procurement, End User Computing, Cloud Computing, SaaS, PaaS, Network/Telecom, Staff Aug, Contingent Workforce, implementation services and 3rd party support.
• Performs spend analysis for various categories and identifies sourcing opportunities. Develops and executes category plans (global as well as country specific) using strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Manages key supplier relationships and activities in assigned spend categories. Includes Supplier Performance Management activities (QBR’s, SLA review, Contract management) and Supplier Risk Assessment.
• Education-
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or related discipline is required.
  • Masters degree in Business, Supply Chain management or related discipline preferred.

• Experience / specific knowledge-
  • 5 + years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, contract management, or supply chain management.
  • Demonstrated category expertise in two or more different IT areas.
  • Ability to take large amounts of data from multiple sources and perform analysis in Excel or Access.
  • Ability to review, interpret, write, edit and finalize contracts, with strong knowledge of procurement contract constructs and clauses.
  • Experience with commercial transactions and negotiation.
  • Ability to influence business decisions and procedures.

We will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as your application progresses.

Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role will proceed in the selection process.