Regional Director, Procurement (East Region)

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

THE ROLE

The Regional Procurement Director is a highly operational, venue-facing leader responsible for driving purchasing execution, inventory discipline, warehouse management practices, and cost control across a portfolio of venues. This role serves as the primary connection between corporate procurement strategy and venue-level execution ensuring consistent adoption of purchasing programs, inventory systems, and warehouse standards, together with preferred vendor partnerships. The Director coaches and develops venue Purchasing Directors/Managers and warehouse teams, strengthens vendor execution, improves COGS performance, and drives inventory accuracy, waste reduction, and compliance.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on operational excellence, discipline, and measurable results at the venue level. This role manages procurement operations for either the East or West region, depending on organizational alignment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Venue Support & Operational Execution

• Serve as the primary procurement partner to regional hospitality operations and venue leadership teams.
• Provide hands-on support with ordering, sourcing, forecasting, and vendor issue resolution.
• Maintain regular field presence to support operations, troubleshoot challenges, and build trusted relationships.
• Support new venue openings and key events, including oversight of initial operations until processes are fully adopted.

Purchasing & Buying Oversight

• Review purchasing activity for designated high‑risk or high‑volume venues.
• Monitor spend versus forecast and assist with corrective actions as needed.
• Assist with pre‑season and in‑season forecasting for all purchasing needs.
• Support regional alignment and standardized usage of approved items across venues.
• Support the creation & maintenance of the order guides.
• Review and approve menus prior to each season to assess cost and sourcing readiness.
• Review and approve special‑order and stocking requests.
• Evaluate cost impact of client‑required or special programs prior to implementation.
• Support with Regional / Local sourcing activities.
• Act as an escalation point for complex purchasing issues and vendor negotiations.
• Lead or oversee venue RFPs, contract negotiations, and supplier selection in collaboration with business stakeholders and legal.
• Manage extensive purveyor and manufacturer deviated pricing programs.
• Develop and maintain sourcing and category policies, playbooks, and contract templates.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure adherence to food safety, regulatory requirements, supplier diversity, local sourcing and sustainability initiatives.
• Mitigate supply chain risks through contingency planning and diversified sourcing strategies.
• Partner with Finance, Risk, and Legal to manage contractual risk and compliance.

Warehouse Management Policies & Procedures

• Ensure consistent standards for receiving, proper storage, and internal distribution across all assigned locations.
• Review warehouse processes annually and recommend improvements.
• Assist venues in resolving supplier delivery and service challenges.
• Support warehouse labor planning aligned with operational and budget expectations.

Inventory Control & COGS Management

• Drive inventory accuracy and discipline across all locations.
• Support management of par levels, inventory counts, and receiving controls.
• Review inventory usage and yield analysis reports.
• Partner with