Director, Strategic Sourcing

Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG)

• $140K — $180K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or related areas
  • Proven experience in leading complex sourcing initiatives
  • Strong analytical skills for analyzing spend and market data
  • Familiarity with ERP and contract management systems
  • Solid grasp of competitive bidding and supplier evaluation
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-management abilities
  • Experience in sports or entertainment sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business goals
  • Collaborate with finance and legal teams to shape effective sourcing approaches
  • Lead supplier selection and oversee competitive bidding processes
  • Identify cost optimization and value-enhancing opportunities
  • Build and manage strong, accountable supplier relationships
  • Analyze market trends and supplier performance for informed decisions
  • Negotiate commercial agreements to balance costs and risks
  • Continuously enhance supplier management and contract processes
  • Track market intelligence and pricing trends relevant to sourcing
  • Support business teams in evaluating supplier relationships.

Benefits

  • Bonus eligibility
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k with 4% employer match
  • Generous PTO and company holidays
  • Parental leave after 6 months of service
  • Access to events at Barclays Center
  • Onsite free lunch and barista bar
  • A dynamic and engaging work environment.
Full Job Description
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SUMMARY The Director, Strategic Sourcing will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives across the Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment portfolio. This role will partner with departments across the organization to maximize value, strengthen supplier relationships, manage risk, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency. The Director will manage complex sourcing initiatives from market assessment and competitive bidding through negotiation, contracting, implementation, and ongoing supplier performance management. WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Develop and implement organization-wide sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Partner with Finance, Legal and business leaders to understand requirements and develop effective sourcing strategies.
  • Lead supplier selection, competitive bidding, commercial evaluation, contract negotiation, implementation, and performance management.
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization, vendor consolidation, improved commercial terms, and increased value from supplier relationships.
  • Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, establishing performance expectations and accountability for contractual commitments.
  • Analyze spend, supplier performance, financial information, and market trends to identify opportunities and inform sourcing decisions.
  • Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to negotiate commercial agreements that balance cost, service, flexibility, performance, and risk.
  • Establish and continuously improve sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and contract management policies and processes.
  • Track relevant market intelligence, pricing trends, and supplier developments across key spend categories.
  • Partner with Finance to measure sourcing results, including negotiated savings, cost avoidance, and supplier performance.
  • Support business and Partnership Sales teams, as appropriate, in evaluating supplier relationships and commercial opportunities.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
  • 7-10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, vendor management, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations.
  • Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience analyzing spend, supplier economics, proposals, and market data.
  • Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP), procurement, sourcing, or contract management systems.
  • Strong understanding of competitive bidding, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across an organization.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in sports, entertainment, hospitality, media, or another multi-business organization is preferred.
WHO YOU ARE
  • A strategic thinker who can translate business needs into effective sourcing strategies.
  • A skilled negotiator who balances financial value with strong, productive supplier relationships.
  • Analytical and comfortable using data and market intelligence to guide decisions.
  • A collaborative partner who builds trusted relationships across departments and businesses.
  • Highly organized and accountable, with the ability to take initiatives from strategy through execution.
  • Adaptable and resourceful, with a growth mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.
COMPENSATION $140,000 - $180,000 base salary Full-time employees are eligible for a robust slate of total rewards, including:
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA and FSA eligibility
  • 401k Employer Match at 4%
  • Competitive PTO policy & Company Holidays
  • Parental leave policy eligible after 6 months of service
  • Access to events at Barclays Center, subject to ticket availability
  • Free lunch onsite Monday - Thursday; onsite barista bar
  • And more!
WORK ENVIRONMENT Works primarily in an office environment in Industry City, Brooklyn. You may be expected to occasionally attend games and other events on evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

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