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 to improve supplier partnerships, optimize the cost of goods and services, and support organizational goals. The role leads strategic sourcing initiatives, manages supplier performance, and improves procurement processes to increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen long-term value. The manager supports multiple categories, including food and beverage, supplies, and operational services. The position is based in Leawood, Kansas, with remote eligibility.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, food service logistics, or a related field.
Experience negotiating and managing contracts.
Solid understanding of theatre or similar operations to ensure programs focus 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 procurement.
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.
Research potential suppliers, conduct cold calls and emails, and host supplier 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 spending and identify sourcing opportunities that deliver competitive solutions and measurable financial value.
Perform cost benchmarking and regular category reviews to identify pricing improvement opportunities.
Identify opportunities to improve profit margins through product, process, or service changes.
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.
Own the recipe costing tool supporting the department and Food & Beverage stakeholders.

Benefits

Annual bonus potential.
Accrued vacation and absentee time, plus 12 paid holidays, including an additional day for the employee’s birthday.
Reduced working hours on Fridays during the summer.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Free, confidential access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) match.
On-site gym facility.
Daily free popcorn and discounts on food and drinks, excluding alcoholic beverages.
Savings on AMC gift cards.
Free movies at any AMC theatre nationwide and up to 8 friends and family movie passes.