Senior Manager, Procurement

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for video and content production, including equipment, props, set materials, talent logistics, specialty items, and on-location services.
• Partner closely with Production and Studio teams to anticipate needs and execute under tight timelines.
• Build and manage a vetted vendor network capable of sourcing unique, high-value, and large-scale items on short notice.
• Own corporate sourcing across categories including technology, facilities, professional services, and SaaS.
• Design and implement a unified procurement function that serves both production and corporate needs.
• Develop scalable processes for recurring needs while maintaining flexibility for one-of-a-kind productions.
• Optimize procurement tools and P2P platforms to improve visibility and efficiency.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and lead regular business reviews with strategic vendors.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising production quality or timelines.
• Provide executive‑level reporting on procurement performance, savings, and risk.

• 7–12+ years of procurement experience, with meaningful exposure to both production/operations environments and corporate procurement.
• Background in media, entertainment, consumer products, or high‑growth startups strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to source and procure in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments where speed and resourcefulness are essential.
• Deep experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor management across diverse categories.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Proven track record of building procurement infrastructure—policies, processes, tools—in a scaling organization.
• Exceptional negotiation skills across both tactical spot buys and long‑term strategic agreements.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration skills with creative, production, finance, legal, and executive stakeholders.
• Comfort with ambiguity and sound judgment under pressure with incomplete information.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or procurement certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPP) a plus.