NBCUniversal · 1 day ago
Senior Manager, Procurement - SG&A
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. The Senior Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading the sourcing activities for the Selling General and Administrative (SG&A) category, managing end-to-end sourcing processes, and negotiating contracts with key strategic suppliers.
BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNews
Responsibilities
Analyze spend data from a variety of sources to develop fact-based category strategies, gain buy in from stakeholders and implement fact-based sourcing strategies across functions/business units
Negotiate and implement deals that maximize cost savings, improve service levels, mitigate contractual risks, and creates/improves overall value for NBCU
Manage long-term strategy, continuous improvement, and day-to-day operations of the HR service category
Remain abreast of internal and external factors affecting HR services; identify opportunities and determine best-in-class sources of supply
Manage RFx process utilizing procurement best practices
Negotiate contracts while maintaining a strong understanding of contracting language and principles
Manage the performance of MSP in sourcing, recruiting, and managing contingent staff to meet business objectives and compliance with contractual obligations
Develop and implement performance metrics for MSP to ensure service quality and continuous improvement
Work with MSP to identify and implement process improvements and cost-saving opportunities
Ensure effective communication and collaboration between MSP and internal stakeholders
Resolve any issues or disputes with MSP in a timely and effective manner
Ensure MSPs provide timely and accurate reporting on contingent workforce metrics and trends
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key MSP contacts to facilitate effective partnership and service delivery
Be forward thinking and solutions focused. This includes the ability to anticipate problems, recognizing the broader implication of issues, awareness of internal/external factors and develop responses/solutions to proactively address such situations
Organization and time management skills to juggle multiple projects to meet deadlines and objectives
A high level of interpersonal and project management skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated with attention to detail, positive attitude and ability to work as a team member
Continually introduce industry best practices to NBCU and implement where feasible
Ability to use data and apply robust analytics to model various business scenarios and analyze resulting cost, impact, risks, and benefits to inform and recommend business solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions around identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
Comfortable presenting commercial related reports and solutions to senior management and key business partners
Qualification
Required
7+ years of procurement experience in a sophisticated sourcing environment
Bachelor's degree in Business, Law or related field
Strong proficiency in all stages of the sourcing life cycle (from market analysis to procure to pay), especially the negotiation of contractual agreements
Experience in procurement of Benefits, Recruiting Services (Permanent and Contingent), Training, International Relocation Services and other HR related services (consulting and software services)
Preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal is a media company that provides entertainment and news development, production, distribution, and marketing services. It is a sub-organization of Comcast.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Jeff Shell
CEO
Stephen Burke
Chief executive officer
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