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.
We are seeking a Principal Commercial Contracts Manager to join our global Commercial Contracts team, where innovation knows no borders. This team partners across Sales, Product, Finance, Tax and Legal to structure commercial agreements that help travel agency customers expand their market reach. With an inclusive culture and flexible work environment, we work together with boldness, curiosity and commitment so we can all win together.
As Principal Commercial Contracts Manager, you will manage complex commercial agreements for travel agencies across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. You will serve as a trusted expert advisor to commercial teams and lead high-impact contract negotiations with broad decision-making latitude. This role requires sharp regional business insight, exceptional commercial judgment and the ability to turn complex terms into clear contract outcomes that protect Sabre and accelerate customer growth.
What you'll do
Lead drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements for travel agency customers across APAC.
Partner with cross-functional teams to structure contract terms that support business goals and mitigate risk.
Serve as the expert advisor for commercial teams and internal counsel on complex contract matters.
Guide regional contracting practices and advise teams on post-signature contract escalations.
Use generative AI and automation to streamline contract reviews, update templates and accelerate deal velocity.
What you'll bring
Minimum 8 years of experience managing commercial contracts within a high-volume travel technology or Software as a Service (SaaS) environment.
Proven success leading complex customer negotiations and influencing stakeholders across a global matrixed organization.
Deep expertise in contract terms, risk allocation, financial models and regional governance.
Demonstrated experience supporting commercial contracts within the Greater China region.
Practical experience using generative AI and contract analytics tools to improve productivity and drafting quality.
Benefits that support you
We know support looks different for everyone. That is why Sabre offers benefits beyond medical and financial coverage, with programs designed to support your well-being, growth and life outside work:
Competitive pay and performance-based bonuses
Flexible work options
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Generous PTO and holidays
Strong retirement planning support
Family-friendly benefits
Professional development opportunities
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.
#LI-Hybrid#LI-MF1Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or professional qualification in law
- Minimum 8 years experience in commercial contracts, legal operations, paralegal work or contract negotiation in a high-volume environment
- Experience supporting technology, travel technology, software or SaaS commercial agreements
- Proven ability to negotiate complex customer agreements and influence stakeholders across a matrixed global organization
- Strong understanding of commercial terms, risk allocation, financial models and contract governance
- Prior experience supporting contracts for Greater China region
- Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
Sabre Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is expansive, with five weeks of PTO from day one, eight paid holidays, floating holidays, and a companywide year‑end break. Paid volunteer time further broadens available leave.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave provides 12 weeks fully paid for birth or adoption, complemented by generous bereavement leave up to 15 paid days. Disability coverage and dependent eligibility to age 26 reinforce family support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a strong company match underpins long‑term savings. This foundation strengthens overall financial security alongside core benefits.
Sabre Corporation Insights
What We Do
We are a software and technology company that powers the global travel industry. With decades of revolutionary firsts, our team of experts drive innovation and ingenuity in the industry. Today, we are creating a new marketplace for personalized travel. We partner with airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other travel partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel. We are committed to helping customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler experiences with next-generation technology solutions. Positioned at the center of the business of travel, our platform connects people with experiences that matter in their lives. Sabre's technology powers the nearly US$8 trillion travel industry. Our technology and data-driven solutions help our airline, hotel, travel agency and corporate customers grow their businesses and transform the traveler experience. The scale, breadth and depth of our technology is unmatched and sustains a complex industry. We provide an open and stable platform to deliver flexible, reliable and scalable solutions. Over the years, we have shaped and modernized the travel industry. We pioneered online travel agencies, corporate booking tools, revenue management, and web and mobile itinerary tools, to name a few. Our travel marketplace transacts more than US$120 billion of travel spend per year. And we are the world’s largest provider of airline and hotel technology. We have been named to the InformationWeek 500 list of the most innovative technology companies for 11 consecutive years. And InformationWeek named Sabre seventh on its list of the “Greatest Software Ever Written.”
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