Senior manager procurement

Company Description

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.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

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.

Job Description

Role Purpose:

This Senior Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading the sourcing activities for the Selling General and Administrative (SG&A) category. These services will include, but are not limited to HR Services, Professional Services and Financial Services. The Senior Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing the end-to-end sourcing processes, leading development and execution of sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing key strategic suppliers.

The successful candidate must have the ability to think analytically, lead cross company initiatives involving stakeholders both within NBCU and across the wider Comcast enterprise, work independently, and manage multiple competing priorities.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing:

• 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.
  
  

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• 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
  
  

Operational Excellence

• 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.
  
  

Data Analysis & Reporting

• 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
  
  

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

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 7+ years of procurement experience in a sophisticated sourcing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law or related field. MBA preferred.
• 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).
  
  

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the 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 - $140,000 (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. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].