Senior Manager, Meetings & Events Procurement & Vendor Operations

The Role

The Senior Manager, Meetings and Events (ME) Procurement and Vendor Operations is responsible for leading the strategic partnership between the ME organization and key corporate functions, including Procurement, Legal, Risk Management, and Finance. This role serves as the operational and strategic lead for vendor management, contract governance, sourcing support, payment processes, and supplier relationship management across the meetings and events portfolio. This position partners closely with business leadership, meeting planners, and vendor executives to drive operational excellence, mitigate risk, optimize commercial value, and create scalable processes that enable efficient and compliant event execution.

Expertise And Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Hospitality, Event Management, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7 years of experience in meetings and events operations, procurement, vendor management, strategic sourcing, or related operational leadership roles
• Experience partnering with Procurement, Legal, Risk, and Finance organizations in a corporate environment
• Demonstrated success leading vendor negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Knowledge of industry best practices, compliance standards, and emerging trends in event technology
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to work independently under own direction and initiative
• Ability to travel within the U.S. and work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours