Aven Hospitality · 5 hours ago
Director of Procurement
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAven Hospitality is an innovative technology provider in the hospitality industry, seeking a Director of Procurement to lead and scale its global procurement activities. This role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings and operational efficiency across the organization.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
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
Lead category management across all major spend areas, with emphasis on IT (software, cloud, hardware), marketing, HR, professional/business services, facilities, and travel
Direct complex sourcing initiatives, manage RFP/tender processes, and negotiate high-value contracts with a focus on maximizing cost efficiency, quality, and innovation
Develop and execute a robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program, including supplier segmentation, KPI/balanced scorecard development, formal performance reviews, audits, and ongoing improvement plans
Foster effective, collaborative partnerships with key global suppliers, ensuring continuous compliance, effective risk management, and exceptional service delivery
Resolve complex supplier issues, lead risk mitigation, and manage escalations to protect business continuity
Build and nurture deep relationships with Leadership in Risk & Security, Legal, and Data Privacy to achieve desired outcomes for third party contract risk management, aligning procurement strategies with transformation and growth objectives
Collaborate with TPG, executive leadership, and operations to support post-acquisition integration and leverage synergy opportunities
Champion the value of procurement, advocating adoption of best practices and compliance across all levels of the organization
Establish and continuously refine procurement processes, policies, and systems to maximize efficiency, transparency, scalability, and compliance as Hospitality Solutions grows
Ensure adherence to best practices, compliance, risk management, and governance—meeting both legal and private equity standards
Recruit, coach, and elevate a high-performing, globally distributed procurement team, driving individual growth and cultivating an exceptional, inclusive procurement culture
Design and execute sourcing strategies for technology-driven spend categories (software, SaaS, hardware, cloud, telecom, IT services), managing sophisticated vendor relationships typical in tech-forward organizations
Collaborate with technology, product, and business teams to ensure procurement initiatives align with digital transformation and support Hospitality Solutions’ product vision and market agility
Partner closely with IT, Infosec, and Legal teams to build and evolve a comprehensive third-party risk management framework. Ensure rigorous compliance with global data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements
Lead with a digital mindset by leveraging procurement analytics, spend data, and supplier insights to continuously drive efficiency, cost savings, and service innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required (preferred in business, supply chain, finance, or analytical field)
10+ years in procurement or supply chain, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in a global, technology-driven, or service organization
Proven experience building procurement teams and operations in high-growth, transformational, or private equity-backed settings
Comprehensive experience in end-to-end category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and negotiations—especially with IT/software and SaaS vendors
Implementation of procurement solutions (e.g., Coupa, SAP, NetSuite, Workday, or other P2P software/SAAS platforms) and advanced use of procurement analytics
Experience with platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar for data visualization and advanced analytics
Comfortable working in cloud-based environments with tools such as Microsoft Teams, Slack, or SharePoint to enable cross-functional teamwork
Substantial knowledge of procurement compliance, governance, and risk management frameworks
Preferred
Advanced degree (MBA/MS) or supply chain/procurement certifications (CPSM, CIPS, PMP, Six Sigma) desirable
Benefits
Very competitive compensation
Generous Paid Time Off (25 PTO days)
8 Hours Annually Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
We offer a comprehensive medical, dental and Wellness Program
12 weeks paid parental leave
An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements
Formal and informal reward, recognition and acknowledgement programs
Lots of fun and engaging employee development events
Company
Aven Hospitality
Aven Hospitality, formerly Sabre Hospitality Solutions, is an independent global technology and SaaS leader in the hospitality industry, powering how hotels sell, distribute, and deliver guest experiences.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase