Regional Procurement Manager, Americas

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities across all events in region, including sourcing multiple vendors per category to ensure competitive pricing is obtained and suitable contingency plans are in place.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes in collaboration with SailGP departments, following the SailGP procurement process.
• Establish specifications for each item or scope, working with SailGP department leads.
• Draft, finalise, and manage all RFP/RFQ documents and procurement templates for regional events.
• Maintain and regularly update the Gatekeeper (GK) system so that key information such as process stage, vendor/PO/Contract status, risks and deliverables are available for stakeholders to view for all scopes.
• Ensure all contracts, insurance and compliance documents are collected, reviewed and approved before supplier works begin (via the GK system).
• Act as quality control lead for all procurement documentation and workflows.

Additional Support Tasks

• Finance & Budget Management
• Provide support and guidance around the P2P process ensuring budgets and costs remained aligned.
• Provide consultative support to the SailGP stakeholder group in terms of vendor selection, highlighting financial risks and opportunities so informed selections can be made.
• Ensure compliance with SailGP’s financial policies and procedures, including approvals and documentation requirements via the GK system.
• Ensure the necessary stakeholders have access to the GK reports and project status updates so they can be aware of spend data and payment schedules.
• Provide assistance to local event teams and suppliers with finance-related queries and issues during onsite delivery, including troubleshooting payment or documentation delays.

Process Ownership & Integration

• Ensure the Gatekeeper system is used for all procurement and finance processes across all UK/ME events.
• Ensure roles and responsibilities between local and global teams are clearly defined and communicated.
• Drive alignment between event teams and SailGP Global to support accurate and on-time budget management and supplier onboarding.
• Career Development
• Support post-event reconciliation and reporting, providing learnings and insights for future events.

Key Requirements

• Champion an inclusive environment where diversity is valued
• Advocate and promote SailGP Values and contribute to a positive culture
• Operate with a financially responsible mindset and strive for the commercial sustainability of SailGP
• Consider how each team action contributes to Better Sport, Better Planet

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years experience in Event/FMCG procurement, Supply chain or vendor management, ideally across multiple markets or events.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, budgeting processes and contract administration.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to coordinate across local and global teams.
• Strong negotiation skills and resilience is of vital importance.
• Detail-oriented and process-driven with strong organisational skills and follow-through.
• High level of proficiency in Excel, budget tools and project tracking platforms.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced event environment.
• Familiarity with large-scale event delivery and supplier ecosystems is highly desirable.

Location

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in our New York City office. SailGP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.