Manager, Procurement Sourcing

AMC Theatres•Leawood, KS

2d•$100,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Procurement Sourcing develops and executes sourcing strategies that improve supplier partnerships, optimize cost of goods and services, and support organizational goals. This role leads strategic sourcing initiatives, manages supplier performance, and drives procurement processes that improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen long-term value. This role will support multiple categories including food and beverage, supplies, and operation services. This position is based in Leawood, Kansas, with remote eligibility.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, retail buying or purchasing, food service, logistics or a related field.
Solid understanding of theatre or similar operations to ensure that all programs are focused on improving cost.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to set priorities to best support business needs.
Experience managing sourcing categories with moderate to high complexity
Knowledge of strategic sourcing principles, supplier management, and procurement best practices.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting established savings targets.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, finance, operations, or a related field.
Professional certification in strategic sourcing, supply management, or procurement (SPSM).
Experience managing food and beverage sourcing categories.
Experience partnering with senior leaders to implement enterprise-wide sourcing strategies.
Experience identifying and implementing process improvements that strengthen procurement operations and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies that improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and support business objectives.
Support peers and lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable pricing, service levels, and contract terms for products and services.
Research new applicable suppliers and cold call/email and host capability meetings.
Coordinate samples for the department and stakeholders.
Conduct pricing audits to confirm contract compliance and ensure projected savings goals are achieved.
Analyze organizational spend and identify sourcing opportunities that deliver competitive solutions and measurable financial value.
Maintain current cost benchmarking practices and perform regular category reviews to identify pricing, process, and product improvement opportunities.
Identify opportunities to improve profit margins through product, process, or service changes.
Develop and present one- to three-year category strategies that support long-term value and savings goals.
Build financial models to support sourcing recommendations, supplier negotiations, and cost analysis.
Monitor category and commodity risks and implement mitigation strategies to reduce supply disruptions or cost volatility.
Partner with logistics teams to resolve supplier delivery, service, and quality issues and ensure timely execution of sourcing activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing initiatives with operational and strategic business needs.
Manage multiple sourcing categories of moderate to high complexity and ensure project pipelines support annual savings targets.
Key owner of recipe costing tool supporting department and Food & Beverage stakeholders.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule (remote/in-office) for most corporate roles
Annual bonus potential
Accrued vacation and absentee time plus 12 paid holidays, including an additional day for your birthday
Reduced working hours on Fridays during the summer to enjoy more of what you love outside the office
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Free, confidential access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), supporting the whole person through everyday stressors and major life moments
401(k) match to support your financial goals
A relaxed, collaborative office environment with Coca-Cola Freestyle machines
Convenient on-site gym facility
Daily free popcorn and discounts on food and drinks (excluding alcoholic beverages)
Special savings on AMC gift cards
FREE movies at any AMC theatre nationwide and the ability to provide up to 8 friends and family movie passes