Madison Square Garden Network

Director Procurement - Corporate Services

Madison Square Garden Network$113K — $210K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
  • Experience managing indirect spend categories such as HR and finance
  • Advanced negotiation and commercial strategy skills
  • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
  • Technical proficiency in supplier performance management frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for $300M+ indirect spend
  • Identify cost savings and value creation opportunities through strategic sourcing
  • Lead complex negotiations and competitive sourcing events with suppliers
  • Establish strategic supplier relationships and manage performance
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across various functions
  • Drive improvements in procurement processes and contract management
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies and risk management standards

Benefits

  • Robust upskilling and career development resources
  • Prioritization of employee growth and longevity
  • Supportive organizational culture focused on talent development
  • Opportunities for significant impact through strategic sourcing initiatives
  • Close collaboration with executive stakeholders across multiple functions
Full Job Description
The Director Procurement - Corporate Services is part of a team responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across approximately $300M in global indirect spend across the MSG Family of Companies. This role drives enterprise value through strategic supplier management, commercial optimization, demand management, and process improvements. The Director will lead sourcing initiatives across categories such as HR, finance, marketing, creative production, professional services, office services, travel, and other indirect goods and services (non-IT), while partnering closely with executive stakeholders across these functions and others as needed. This role is responsible for delivering measurable cost savings, improving supplier performance, and strengthening procurement governance across the indirect spend portfolio. What will you do? Category Strategy & Commercial Leadership • Develop and execute multi-year category strategies across $300M+ of indirect goods and services spend. • Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation opportunities through strategic sourcing initiatives. • Lead complex negotiations and competitive sourcing events (RFPs/RFIs) with key suppliers. • Evaluate total cost of ownership and commercial models to optimize enterprise value. Supplier Management & Performance Optimization • Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships across key indirect spend categories. • Implement supplier performance management programs including KPIs, SLAs, and QBRs. • Drive supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. Stakeholder Partnership • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across HR, finance, marketing, creative production, and other corporate functions. • Align procurement strategies with business objectives and budget targets. • Provide market intelligence and benchmarking to inform business decisions. Process Improvement & Procurement Governance • Drive improvements in procurement processes, contract management, and spend visibility. • Increase procurement adoption across indirect spend categories. • Implement demand management and supplier consolidation strategies. • Ensure consistent sourcing methodologies and best practices are applied across all initiatives. Risk Management & Compliance • Ensure supplier contracts comply with corporate policies and risk management standards. • Partner with Legal and Finance to mitigate contractual and financial risks. • Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site. What do you need to succeed? • 7+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience • Bachelor's degree required • MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred • Significant experience managing indirect spend categories including HR, finance, marketing, and/or creative production services • Experience leading complex negotiations and large-scale sourcing initiatives • Advanced negotiation and commercial strategy skills • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication ability • Experience with supplier performance management frameworks • Data-driven decision making and financial analysis • Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders Education • Bachelor's degree required • MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred #LI-Onsite Pay Range $113,000-$210,000 USD At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees' talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

About Madison Square Garden Network

Madison Square Garden Network is an American regional sports network that is primarily owned by the Madison Square Garden Company, with a minority stake held by Charter Communications. The network primarily serves the New York City metropolitan area, with additional coverage in other parts of New York State, as well as New Jersey and Connecticut. The network broadcasts a wide range of sports events, including games featuring the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. Madison Square Garden Network was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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