Sourcing Manager, General & Administrative Services

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Role Purpose:

The strategic Sourcing Manager will develop and foster strong partnerships with best-in-class suppliers and internal business partners for the Facilities Services & G&A Categories. These services will include, but are not limited to, facilities management and professional services. The strategic Sourcing Manager role relies on a strong sourcing, facilities & G&A related background coupled with proven leadership and program management experience. The successful candidate will be adept at broad stakeholder management, building trust and credibility with business partners and able to navigate a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic sourcing processes including RFx/RFPs, contract negotiation, and supplier evaluation.
• Develop project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones. Implement process disciplines and management systems necessary to achieve desired results.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies based on data/spend analysis, TCO and project requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Managers, Engineers, Finance, Legal, and Executive Leadership.
• Draft RFP’s, scopes of work, executive summaries and manage procurement for A&E, construction, facilities, and other professional services.
• Create pricing models and conduct financial analysis to support business cases and negotiations.
• Drive continuous improvement and long-term strategy for assigned categories.
• Monitor industry trends and introduce best practices to enhance procurement value.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and mitigate contractual risks.
• Develop and track project plans, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Analyze project requirements and spend data from a variety of sources to develop and implement sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate and implement agreements that maximize cost savings, improve service levels, mitigate contractual risks, and creates/improves overall value.
• Demonstrate sourcing leadership; communicate and implement fact-based sourcing strategies across functions and with various levels of management.
• Manage long-term strategy, continuous improvement, and day to day operations of categories, including the Facilities and Professional Services Categories.
• Partner with Legal while maintaining a strong understanding of contracting language and principles. (Review redlines, provide comments, propose enhancements).
• Develop compelling business cases/analyses to drive meaningful change in process or supplier as appropriate to meet sourcing strategy and business objectives.
• Conduct regular business reviews, financial, operational, and management check-ins.
• Governance of vendor sourcing agreements.
• Acts as liaison with vendors to ensure organizational needs are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements:

• 5+ years procurement experience in a sophisticated sourcing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Finance or related field of study. MBA Preferred.
• Solid proficiency in all stages of the sourcing life cycle (from market analysis to procure to pay), especially in the negotiation of commercial terms and contractual agreements.
• Cost Modeling: Ability to understand cost drivers and how to break down cost structures.
• Experience in managing a Facilities and G&A Category.
• Well versed on Microsoft Suite, Word, PowerPoint and web-based tools.
• Proficient/Expert in Excel.

Desired Characteristics:

• Time Management: monitors progress and leads project to ensure timely completion
• Quantitative analytics skills including the ability to analyze complex data and build cost models
• Takes initiative, is proactive, assumes ownership and drives results.
• Strategic thinking skills including an ability to make sound business judgments
• Effective collaborator and communicator. Ability to influence toward optimal sourcing outcomes.
• Have interpersonal skills including polished presentation/verbal skills plus effective listening skills; effective facilitation skills, etc.
• Ability to work across all functions and levels of an organization to influence and drive change.
• Execution skills including persistent drive for results utilizing sound project management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Must be self-directed and able to work independently but also able to work collaboratively in a team-oriented department
• Ability to learn and become subject matter expert quickly
• Demonstrates excellent client support and demeanor by being knowledgeable/informed, courteous and provide timely resolution
• The ability to adapt and assume a variety of categories as may be required.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $95,000 - $120,000 (bonus eligible).

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. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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