Sr Manager, Sourcing

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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 Fango, Rotten Tomatoes, Golf Now, Golf Pass, and Sports Engine.

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.

This position is responsible for leading the Sourcing and Procurement functions for Universal Studios Hollywood, overseeing daily procurement operations, sourcing strategies, and supplier relationships. The Sr. Manager will deliver procurement efficiency, beneficial spend economics and savings via utilization of sourcing strategies /best practices, on‑time ordering accuracy, supplier compliance, and consistent execution across all Food & Beverage categories. This role will also oversee sourcing readiness and onboarding for all new ventures, ensuring that new concepts are fully supported through SKU setup, vendor engagement, and procurement readiness.

Additionally, this position will serve as the primary liaison to the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) for all R&D and New Venture sourcing efforts, ensuring alignment with Universal’s sourcing governance framework and overall corporate strategy. This position requires a candidate with proven leadership ability to facilitate, guide, and implement improvements within the sourcing organization and operation of the company. This position will lead a team of sourcing professionals and must have the ability to motivate others to meet the challenges of a face‑paced, collaborative, and results‑driven environment.

This position will work to ensure Sourcing initiatives are executed efficiently, industry best practices are adopted, and corporate Sourcing policies are adhered to for Universal’s domestic properties; may require global interaction with stakeholders and other UPR Sourcing professionals. Travel is required.

• Lead a high performing team in sourcing and procurement execution for Universal Studios Hollywood (USH) Food & Beverage, ensuring daily operational continuity, cost visibility, and vendor compliance.
• Design and implement sourcing programs, including bid specifications, distributor and manufacturer negotiations, and supplier development strategies.
• Design and execute RFX Processes‑ RFI, RFP, RFQ – and negotiate economically beneficial contracts with suppliers to deliver competitive product and service pricing across categories.
• Responsible for delivery of on‑time ordering and accuracy for replenishment levels of warehouse and direct shipment items for responsible site and New Ventures sites.
• Oversee procurement processes within Eatec/S4 to ensure accurate purchase orders, on‑time delivery, and full…