Director, Strategic Sourcing

Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG)

• $140K — $180K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years in strategic sourcing or related fields.
  • Proven track record in leading complex sourcing initiatives.
  • Strong financial and analytical skills with experience in market data analysis.
  • Familiarity with ERP, procurement, or contract management systems.
  • Solid knowledge of contract negotiation and supplier performance management.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management expertise.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and business leaders to create sourcing strategies.
  • Lead supplier selection, competitive bidding, and contract negotiations.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier relationships.
  • Establish performance expectations and manage supplier accountability.
  • Analyze market trends and supplier performance for informed decision-making.
  • Partner with Legal and business teams for balanced commercial agreements.
  • Continuously improve sourcing and supplier management processes.
  • Monitor market intelligence and pricing trends across key categories.
  • Support business teams in evaluating supplier opportunities.

Benefits

  • Bonus eligibility.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA and FSA options.
  • 401k with a 4% employer match.
  • Generous PTO and company holidays.
  • Parental leave after 6 months of service.
  • Access to events at Barclays Center, subject to availability.
  • Free onsite lunch Monday to Thursday; onsite barista bar.
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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