Senior Manager, Meetings & Events Procurement, Vendor Operations

Responsibilities

• Leading the strategic partnership between the ME organization and key corporate functions, including Procurement, Legal, Risk Management, and Finance.
• Serving as the operational and strategic lead for vendor management, contract governance, sourcing support, payment processes, and supplier relationship management across the meetings and events portfolio.
• Partnering closely with business leadership, meeting planners, and vendor executives to drive operational excellence, mitigate risk, optimize commercial value, and create scalable processes that enable efficient and compliant event execution.
• Building a scalable, compliant, and strategically aligned Meetings and Events operation by leading cross‑functional partnerships, strengthening vendor relationships, and driving operational excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Hospitality, Event Management, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7 years of experience in meetings and events operations, procurement, vendor management, strategic sourcing, or related operational leadership roles
• Experience partnering with Procurement, Legal, Risk, and Finance organizations in a corporate environment
• Demonstrated success leading vendor negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Knowledge of industry best practices, compliance standards, and emerging trends in event technology.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to work independently under own direction and initiative
• Ability to travel within the U.S. and work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours

• Bachelor’s degree in business
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality
• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain