Sourcing Mgr, Construction & Facilities

Job Description

Responsibilities

Role Purpose:

The strategic Sourcing Manager will develop and foster strong partnerships with best-in-class suppliers and internal business partners for the Construction and Facilities Services Categories. These services will include, but are not limited to, Architectural, Engineering, Construction, along with other Facilities services (specifically furniture, fixtures and equipment). The strategic Sourcing Manager role relies on a strong sourcing, construction and facilities related background coupled with proven leadership and program management experience. The successful candidate will be adept at broad stakeholder management, building trust and credibility with business partners and able to navigate a fast paced environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities:
• Analyze project requirements and spend data from a variety of sources to develop and implement sourcing strategies
• Manage RFx process utilizing sourcing best practices
• Negotiate and implement agreements that maximize cost savings, improve service levels, mitigate contractual risks, and creates/improves overall value for NBCU for the category areas mentioned above
• Demonstrate sourcing leadership; communicate and implement fact based sourcing strategies across functions and with various levels of management
• Manage long term strategy, continuous improvement, and day to day operations of the Construction and Facilities Category
• Remain abreast of internal and external factors affecting commodity areas; identify opportunities and determine best in class sources of supply
• Continually introduce industry best practices to NBCU and implement where feasible
• Negotiate contracts while maintaining a strong understanding of contracting language and principles
• Develop project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones. Implement process disciplines and management systems necessary to achieve desired results
• Develop compelling business cases/analyses to drive meaningful change in process or supplier as appropriate to meet sourcing strategy and business objectives
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications and industry best practices

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• Minimum 5-10 years procurement experience in a sophisticated sourcing environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field of study. MBA Preferred.
• Strong proficiency in all stages of the sourcing life cycle (from market analysis to procure to pay), especially the negotiation of contractual agreements
• Experience in managing a Construction and Facilities Categories
• Excellent ability to use Microsoft Suite and web-based tools

Desired Characteristics:
• Skills and flexibility to assume a variety of categories as may be required
• Is willing to take initiative, assume ownership and drive results
• Strategic thinking skills including an ability to make sound business judgments related to strategic supply philosophies and initiatives
• Effective integrator, collaborator and promoter. Ability to influence toward optimal sourcing outcomes.
• Communication and interpersonal skills including crisp verbal skills plus effective listening skills; effective facilitation skills
• Ability to work across all functions and levels of an organization in order to influence change
• Execution skills including persistent drive for results utilizing sound project management, organizational and problem solving skills

Additional Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.
• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $95,000 - $120,000; bonus eligible

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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