Job Description

Role Purpose:

The Senior Manager, Post-Production & Marketing Sourcing will be a part of the NBCUniversal Group Procurement organization and be responsible for sourcing activities related to post-production and marketing. This individual will collaborate closely with various departments, including Film, Home Entertainment, Television & Streaming, and Operations & Technology to pursue the Company's global sourcing objectives and initiatives.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop deep Post-Production & Marketing category expertise, build cross-functional partnerships, and contribute meaningful commercial impact across a dynamic and evolving industry. The role will report directly to the Vice President Sourcing, Global Post-Production for all post-production, sourcing-related projects and day-to-day activities. Additionally, this role has a dotted-line reporting to the Vice President Sourcing, Marketing for all marketing related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Manager will be expected to create commercial value for NBCU in its transactions with suppliers by engaging the following initiatives:

• Carry out core sourcing functions including:
  • Leading complex and/or large-scale RFPs and RFIs as needed
  • Evaluating supplier fit based on pre-determined selection criteria
  • Preparing and executing clear, structured negotiations of complex deal terms for contracts
  • Calculating the cost savings/value added metrics stemming from sourcing initiatives
• Assist development of sourcing category strategies by performing deep data analysis of supplier spend and supplier category market trends
• Help organize and execute strategic sourcing initiatives resulting from the above analysis that will result in supplier deals with terms that support NBCU key operating objectives
• Influence and maintain strong relationships with NBCU business stakeholders by serving as a partner, providing sourcing and procurement expertise to aid in achieving business goals
• Work closely with NBCU global post-production and marketing business partners to validate sourcing strategies and prioritize initiatives that create value for the Company
• Effectively and efficiently manage cross functional projects in a matrix organization
• Anticipate problems and solutions in supplier negotiations and deals requiring evaluation of tangible and often intangible variables

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/BA Business or related area required
• 3+ years of professional experience in strategic sourcing/procurement, supply chain, management consulting or other experience in metric driven negotiations
• Proven record of accomplishment in complex negotiations and establishing strong Service Level Agreements with suppliers
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CoPilot

Desired Characteristics:

• Media/Entertainment, Television or Film experience
• Knowledge and experience of principles, methods and practices related to strategic sourcing, and complex project management
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with both direct dotted-line supervisors
• Solid interest in post-production and marketing categories, and related existing/emerging technologies
• Exceptional negotiation skills involving complex, analytical category matters
• Highly motivated self-starter and creative thinker
• Proven oral and written communication skills; relationship building skills
• Impeccable organizational and time management skills to manage simultaneous projects, each with specific deadlines and objectives
• Demonstrated proficiency in AI technologies/tools or an interest to learn AI technologies/tools quickly

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the Universal City, CA office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $120,000 - $135,000 (bonus eligible).

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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