Procurement Manager, General & Administrative Services

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Role Purpose:

The strategic Sourcing Manager will develop and foster strong partnerships with best-in-class suppliers and internal business partners for the Facilities Services & G&A Categories. These services will include, but are not limited to, facilities management and professional services. The strategic Sourcing Manager role relies on a strong sourcing, facilities & G&A 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:

• Lead strategic sourcing processes including RFx/RFPs, contract negotiation, and supplier evaluation.
• Develop project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones. Implement process disciplines and management systems necessary to achieve desired results.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies based on data/spend analysis, TCO and project requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Managers, Engineers, Finance, Legal, and Executive Leadership.
• Draft RFP’s, scopes of work, executive summaries and manage procurement for A&E, construction, facilities, and other professional services.
• Create pricing models and conduct financial analysis to support business cases and negotiations.
• Drive continuous improvement and long-term strategy for assigned categories.
• Monitor industry trends and introduce best practices to enhance procurement value.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and mitigate contractual risks.
• Develop and track project plans, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Analyze project requirements and spend data from a variety of sources to develop and implement sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate and implement agreements that maximize cost savings, improve service levels, mitigate contractual risks, and creates/improves overall value.
• 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 categories, including the Facilities and Professional Services Categories.
• Partner with Legal while maintaining a strong understanding of contracting language and principles. (Review redlines, provide comments, propose enhancements).
• Develop compelling business cases/analyses to drive meaningful change in process or supplier as appropriate to meet sourcing strategy and business objectives.
• Conduct regular business reviews, financial, operational, and management check-ins.
• Governance of vendor sourcing agreements.
• Acts as liaison with vendors to ensure organizational needs are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 5+ years procurement exper