Penske Media Corporation

Dick Clark Productions: Procurement Manager

Penske Media Corporation$80K — $95K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience across various categories
  • Experience with sourcing enterprise software/SaaS and technology, including pricing negotiations
  • Expertise in end-to-end sourcing activities, particularly RFx processes
  • Strong analytical skills and capability in conducting cost optimization initiatives
  • Proficient in reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts and agreements
  • Experience in sourcing for meetings and events, including venue and production services
  • Hands-on experience with Coupa Procure-to-Pay processes, including troubleshooting and support
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across diverse spend categories
  • Partner with stakeholders to assess business needs and identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Lead RFx processes including supplier evaluations and vendor selection
  • Negotiate supplier contracts, renewals, and commercial terms
  • Oversee procurement operations, troubleshoot Coupa issues, and support users
  • Analyze procurement spend data for cost savings and improvements
  • Support special procurement projects and adapt to evolving business requirements

Benefits

  • PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee contributions for medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
  • Life Insurance and Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Paid Parental Leave for new parents
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
  • Company discounts on various services and products, including insurance and wellness programs
  • Introduction of a new Flexible Vacation Policy for better work-life balance
Full Job Description
Dick Clark Productions is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to support procurement operations as well as strategic sourcing across a broad range of spend categories. This is a generalist sourcing and procurement role responsible for the day to day procure-to-pay functions in the Coupa software and responsible for sourcing strategies to optimize cost and overall spend management.

While the role will have significant involvement in software and technology as well as event-related spend for PMC's media brands, the Procurement Manager will support additional categories and procurement initiatives based on evolving business needs.

The Procurement Manager will report to the Vice President of Procurement and work closely with stakeholders across PMC as well as cross-functional corporate teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across a variety of spend categories, including software/SaaS, technology, meetings and events, and other spend categories as needed
  • Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs, develop sourcing strategies, and identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Lead RFx processes, supplier evaluations, pricing analysis, negotiations, and vendor selection
  • Review, redline, and negotiate supplier contracts, renewals, amendments, and commercial terms
  • Oversee procurement operations functions by supporting Coupa and purchasing processes, troubleshooting issues, and providing internal user support
  • Analyze procurement spend and activity to identify cost savings and process improvements
  • Support special procurement projects and initiatives as business needs evolve

Qualifications
  • At least 5+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience across a variety of spend categories required
  • Experience sourcing enterprise software/SaaS and technology, including pricing and contract negotiations required
  • Experience leading end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFx, required
  • Strong experience conducting pricing negotiations and cost optimization initiatives required
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills required
  • Ability to review, redline, and negotiate supplier agreements, renewals, amendments, and commercial terms required
  • Experience sourcing meetings, events, and production-related categories such as venues, catering, A/V, and production services
  • Hands on experience with Coupa Procure-to-Pay including purchasing processes, workflows, troubleshooting, and user support required
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment


As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Typical wage range: $80k - $95k + bonus. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It's all About You...

PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meeting employees' needs, we are currently launching a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.

About Penske Media Corporation

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a digital media and publishing company that owns and operates a portfolio of brands across multiple platforms, including Variety, Rolling Stone, Deadline Hollywood, WWD, and Robb Report. PMC was founded in 2003 by Jay Penske and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company has offices in New York, London, and Hong Kong. PMC's brands cover a range of topics, including entertainment, fashion, beauty, music, and technology. PMC also owns a number of events and conferences, including the Variety Entertainment Summit and the WWD Beauty CEO Summit.
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2003

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