Universal City, CALIFORNIA, USA
4 days ago
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Marketing and Post-Production

Company Description

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Role Purpose:

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. The individual will be working hand in hand with all areas of film, home entertainment and television pursuing the Company’s global sourcing objectives and initiatives.

This 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 relationship to the Vice President Sourcing, Marketing for all marketing related initiatives.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Manager will be expected to create commercial value for NBCU in its transactions with suppliers by engaging the following initiatives:  

Assist development of sourcing category strategies by performing deep data analysis of supplier spend and supplier category market trendsHelp organize and execute strategic sourcing initiatives resulting from the above analysis that will result in supplier deals with terms that support NBCU key operating objectivesInfluence and maintain strong relationships with NBCU business stakeholders by serving as a partner, providing sourcing and procurement expertise to aid in achieving business goalsWork closely with NBCU global post-production and marketing business partners to validate sourcing strategies and prioritize initiatives that create value for the CompanyCarry out sourcing functions including:Leading complex and/or large-scale RFPs and RFIs as neededEvaluating supplier fit based on pre-determined selection criteriaPreparing and executing clear, structured negotiations of complex deal terms for contractsCalculating the cost savings/value added metrics stemming from sourcing initiativesEffectively and efficiently manage cross functional projects in a matrix organizationAnticipate problems and solutions in supplier negotiations and deals requiring evaluation of tangible and often intangible variables

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

BS/BA Business or related area required7+ years of professional experience in strategic sourcing/procurement, supply chain, management consulting or other experience in metric driven negotiationsProven record of accomplishment in complex negotiations and establishing strong Service Level Agreements with suppliers

Desired Characteristics:

Media/Entertainment, Television or Film experienceExperience in one or more categories including sourcing, post production, VFX, localization or digital distribution supply chain, or a related digital distribution or marketing operations functionKnowledge and experience of principles, methods and practices related to strategic sourcing, and complex project managementDemonstrate ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with both direct dotted-line supervisorsExperienced negotiation skills involving complex, analytical category mattersHighly motivated self-starter and creative thinkerExtremely strong oral and written communication skills; relationship building skillsAdvanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skillsImpeccable organizational and time management skills to manage simultaneous projects, each with specific deadlines and objectives

 

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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 - $140,000 (bonus eligible).

Additional Information

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