VP Technology Procurement

Job Description

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company's portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York's Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.

Who are we hiring?

The VP Technology Procurement will be responsible for managing the procurement and acquisition of technology-related products and services across MSG's three companies. In this role, the VP Technology Procurement will work closely with vendors, negotiating contracts, evaluating proposals, and ensuring that the organization's technology needs are met within budget and timelines.

The key objectives of this role are to work with stakeholders to understand their needs and the cost drivers of the business and identify opportunities to reduce costs while ensuring product and service quality and supplier performance metrics are maintained with a high degree of customer satisfaction.

What will you do?
• Contribu te to the overall Procurement Strategy for the group, with a special focus on maximizing commercial value for the technology
organization, and its executive leadership
• Develop and own c ategory strategies in partnership with the business and technology function
• C onduct spend analyses, monitor controls, and drive innovative commercial approaches to deliver
optimal value for strategic expenditures
• Embrace an end-to-end commercial approach across the sourcing and procurement lifecycle to enhance key strategic relationships
• Utilize analytical experience to create and evaluate total cost of ownership models, assist clients in delivering measurable cost savings and quality improvement and contingency supply strategies.
• Monitor and manage supplier and service provider relationships to ensure established performance standards are met, resolve disputes as needed, and monitor client satisfaction with goods and services provided.
• Partner with IT and Finance in the contract administration of all maintenance agreements
• Help build and manage an industry-leading Strategic S ourcing platform
• Serve as a key liaison, regularly interfacing with executive leadership to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.
• Set spend-reduction targets in close collaboration with the business and Finance

What do you need to succeed?
• BS in Finance, Business, Purchasing or Operations related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience across all IT Categories
• Proven knowledge of Procurement Transformation success (People, Process, Technology)  
• Significant experience in building and transforming IT procurement processes and strategies.
• Significant experience negotiating highly complex technology agreements for hardware, software, services and enterprise solutions
• Ability to effectively build relationships and hold ongoing dialogues with executive management within IT and companywide.
• Ability to translate goals into procurement opportunities as well as effectively communicate progress.       
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex information and data.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing procurement practices.
• Must have technical depth in procurement best practices – particularly in procurement transformation strategies.
• Ability to perform detailed comparative financial analysis and present summary findings to Executive Management in a logical, concise manner.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. 

Pay Range

$225,000 - $275,000 USD

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