Madison Square Garden Network

Senior Director Procurement - Venue Ops

Madison Square Garden Network$215K — $225K *
Hospitality & Recreation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Finance, Business, Purchasing, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 12+ years of general procurement experience; 4+ years focused on venue or facilities management expenses.
  • Strong understanding of construction language and processes.
  • Proven experience in contract negotiation and service agreements.
  • Exemplary relationship-building skills with executive management across departments.
  • Technical expertise in procurement best practices and transformation strategies.
  • Hands-on experience with procurement systems; Coupa familiarity is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute procurement strategies for Venue Operations projects.
  • Prepare bid packages and orchestrate bid meetings for construction.
  • Manage the competitive bidding process and aid in proposal evaluations.
  • Review and approve requisitions for goods and services linked to projects.
  • Identify value engineering opportunities and compare capital costs to operating expenses.
  • Develop budgets, track spending, and generate reports as per company policies.
  • Cultivate relationships with stakeholders to ensure engagement and compliance.

Benefits

  • Robust upskilling tools and career development resources.
  • Focus on employee growth and career longevity.
  • Commitment to workplace diversity and inclusive hiring practices.
Full Job Description
The Senior Director Procurement Venue Operations will lead all venue management procurement activities related to MSG Entertainment, including but not limited to facility management goods and services, furniture fixtures and equipment (FF&E), and other operational needs for the venues. The Senior Director will collaborate closely with the Venue Management team, project stakeholders, and potential vendors and contractors to ensure planning, sourcing, purchasing, and vendor management activities are done in an efficient and compliant manner. What will you do? • Plan and execute procurement strategies for all Venue Operations related projects including but not limited to FF&E procurement, vendor service & maintenance contracts, and consultant agreements. • Prepare bid packages and run bid meetings and level bids for construction projects. • Prepare RFQ and RFP bidder documentation to distribute to potential project vendors and contractors. • Manage the competitive bidding process and assist Venue Operations team in evaluating proposals and negotiating best value including potential partnership opportunities. • Reviewing and approving requisitions for goods or services associated with projects managed. • Work with project stakeholders to help identify value engineering opportunities and evaluate capital costs against future operating expenses. • Develop project budgets, track spending, and prepare reports and schedules in accordance with company policies and department needs. • Establish and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure engagement in all activities and compliance with company policies and directives. • Create and maintain purchasing "database" and procurement reports to assist Venue Operations and Development and Construction groups with comparative pricing for current and future venue projects. • Assist Venue Operations management team with enterprise-wide capital project planning and execution as needed. • 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? • BS in Finance, Business, Purchasing, or an operations-related field; MBA preferred. • At least 12+ years of experience in a general procurement role; minimum of four years of experience in venue or facilities management-related expenses (i.e., Operations, Maintenance, Production Technology, Food & Merchandise, Security, etc.). • Understanding construction language and processes is a plus. • Experience negotiating contracts and service agreements. • Ability to effectively build relationships and maintain ongoing dialogue with executive management across various groups. • Ability to translate goals into procurement opportunities and effectively communicate progress. • Experience in venue facility maintenance, building infrastructure, and construction is a plus. • Must have technical depth in procurement best practices, particularly in procurement transformation strategies, process optimization, and improvements with a focus on complete procure-to-pay processes. • Hands-on experience with obtaining bids as well as use of a procurement system; Coupa experience is a plus. • Must have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organizational and problem-solving skills. • Excellent proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) #LI-Onsite Pay Range $215,000-$225,000 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. We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds!

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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