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Senior Manager, Sourcing Post Production & Marketing

NBCUniversal · Universal City, CA · 1 mo ago
HybridPurchasingFull-time

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Post-Production & Marketing Sourcing will be a part of the NBCUniversal Group Procurement organization and be responsible for sourcing activities related to post-production and marketing. This individual will collaborate closely with various departments, including Film, Home Entertainment, Television & Streaming, and Operations & Technology to pursue the Company's global sourcing objectives and initiatives.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop deep Post-Production & Marketing category expertise, build cross-functional partnerships, and contribute meaningful commercial impact across a dynamic and evolving industry. The role will report directly to the Vice President Sourcing, Global Post-Production for all post-production, sourcing-related projects and day-to-day activities. Additionally, this role has a dotted-line reporting to the Vice President Sourcing, Marketing for all marketing related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create commercial value for NBCU in its transactions with suppliers by engaging the following initiatives:
    • Carry out core sourcing functions including:
      • Leading complex and/or large-scale RFPs and RFIs as needed
      • Evaluating supplier fit based on pre-determined selection criteria
      • Preparing and executing clear, structured negotiations of complex deal terms for contracts
      • Calculating the cost savings/value added metrics stemming from sourcing initiatives
    • Aid in the development of sourcing category strategies by performing deep data analysis of supplier spend and supplier category market trends
    • Help organize and execute strategic sourcing initiatives resulting from the above analysis that will result in supplier deals with terms that support NBCU key operating objectives
    • Influence and maintain strong relationships with NBCU business stakeholders by serving as a partner, providing sourcing and procurement expertise to aid in achieving business goals
    • Work closely with NBCU global post-production and marketing business partners to validate sourcing strategies and prioritize initiatives that create value for the Company
    • Effectively and efficiently manage cross-functional projects in a matrix organization
    • Anticipate problems and solutions in supplier negotiations and deals requiring evaluation of tangible and often intangible variables

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • BS/BA Business or related area required
  • 3+ years of professional experience in strategic sourcing/procurement, supply chain, management consulting or other experience in metric driven negotiations
  • Proven record of accomplishment in complex negotiations and establishing strong Service Level Agreements with suppliers
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CoPilot

Desired Characteristics

  • Media/Entertainment, Television or Film experience
  • Knowledge and experience of principles, methods and practices related to strategic sourcing, and complex project management
  • Demonstrate ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with both direct dotted-line supervisors
  • Solid interest in post-production and marketing categories, and related existing/emerging technologies
  • Exceptional negotiation skills involving complex, analytical category matters
  • Highly motivated self-starter and creative thinker
  • Proven oral and written communication skills; relationship building skills
  • Solid organizational and time management skills to manage simultaneous projects, each with specific deadlines and objectives
  • Demonstrated proficiency in AI technologies/tools or an interest to learn AI technologies/tools quickly

Additional Information

  • The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.
  • This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the Universal City, CA office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
  • 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: $120,000 - $135,000 (bonus eligible).

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