Procurement Manager
NBCUniversal
New York, NY
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Research and identify strategic US markets for Arts & Entertainment properties
• Assist in the financial modeling and business review for new events
• Negotiate venue agreements
• Create and implement timelines and production schedules
• Build relationships with venues to understand contractual elements and best leverage existing features
• Ensure the business runs legality and conformity to established regulations
• Assist the Covid Compliance Officer in plans and execution for US events
• Support events' supplier related needs through RFPs, data analysis, research, and identification of opportunities for supplier-related operational efficiencies
• Act as an intermediary between events and suppliers to support and problem solve issues
• Implement initiatives and corporate policy in the topics of risk management, personnel, sustainability and contingency planning
• Negotiate and contract preferred supplier agreements with new preferred suppliers and renew agreements with existing suppliers
• Track rebates and incentives
• Work with legal to create/update PSA forms and event level service agreement forms
• Execute within a global framework and work with counter parts in APAC & EMEA
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years of operations experience, preferably for events
• Exceptional analytic, project management, and relationship skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Acute attention to detail and organization
• Demonstrated ability to identify cost savings opportunities and capitalize on them
• A keen eye for potential event operations improvements
• Excellent communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of the Procure-to-Pay process
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Relationship management and/or customer service experience
• Some evening and weekend work should be expected
• Occasional travel to events and meetings
Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbxvzx-54-146-154-243-42 in your application.
Endeavor is a global entertainment, sports and content company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency William Morris Endeavor (WME); sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development, distribution and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to-consumer offerings.