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.

Job Description

The Lead Commercial Contracts position will provide support to Global Procurement Category Managers as the single point of contact for contractual matters.  They will partner with Risk & Security, Legal, Privacy and various other teams to structure Supplier contracts that comply with company policies, government specifications and other requirements to mitigate risk and ensure Sabre protections.  Specific duties include -

Drafting, redlining, evaluating, and negotiating contract terms and conditions (indemnity, limitation of liability, IP, confidentiality, warranty, etc.) for technology contracts (Software/SaaS, Professional Service Agreements, Consultant Agreements, Managed Services, etc.)Using agreed upon playbooks and tools – including leveraging and updating the Contract Management SystemArticulating strategy and contractual language to mitigate riskEnsuring contractual standards are metBuilding productive internal / external relationshipsInteracting effectively with internal stakeholders, Suppliers, Supplier Attorneys, and other external partiesManaging multiple projects concurrentlyDemonstrating professional expertiseApplying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issuesExercising judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

EDUCATION:

JD (Juris Doctor) degree7 - 9 years of complex contract negotiating experience and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: 

Drafting, evaluating, redlining, and negotiating contract terms and conditions.   Experience with technology contracts a plus.Ability to work effectively with peers around the world and across multiple cross-functional departments (legal, data privacy, risk & security, etc.)Self-starter and able to juggle multiple prioritiesWorks openly and collaborativelyAbility to evaluate contract provisions and minimize risk via redlining (warranty, indemnity, liability, intellectual property, confidentiality, etc.)Identify and explain contract riskAbility to understand and write language that is clear, concise, and conveys intended meaningAbility to problem solve with wordsAble to function and perform at a high level with ambiguity in some casesAbility to focus on details while managing to a bigger picture Outstanding skills in MS Office suiteExperience with Coupa a plus
Benefits/Perks: Competitive compensation, including Sales Incentive Plan 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  Unlimited access to Udemy e-Learning 

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 recruiting@careers.sabre.com.

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

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