Procurement and Purchasing Manager
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and deeply connected Procurement and Pricing Manager to lead and elevate our global supply chain operations. In this role, you will be the architect of our vendor ecosystem, managing everything from legacy relationships to the onboarding of new partners. The core focus of this role is building and owning our pricing intelligence function — from supplier-level cost benchmarking to internal pricing governance — ensuring sourcing decisions are backed by rigorous, comparative price data. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to maximize existing contracts and ensure we maintain a highly strategic, resilient, and cost-effective global network of vendors across all core product streams—including music formats, merchandise and with emphasis on print and bespoke packaging.
Requirements
- Direct, proven experience managing Procurement and Purchasing, ideally within the entertainment, music, publishing, or high-volume merchandise industries.
- NetSuite experience is required.
- In-depth knowledge of production processes, cost drivers, and key global suppliers for: Physical Music Media (Vinyl pressing and CD manufacturing), Print and Packaging (commercial print, rigid boxes, gatefolds, and custom/bespoke structural packaging), Merchandise (apparel manufacturing, stickers, and custom promo goods).
- Proven track record of negotiating high-value, complex master service agreements (MSAs) and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Strong forecasting, budgeting, and data-analysis skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence both external partners and internal executives.
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining supplier price comparison models, cost-per-unit breakdowns, and pricing dashboards.
- Specific, quantifiable examples of price reductions or favorable terms won through data-driven negotiation.
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Excel and Google Suite expertise
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, refine, and manage a strategic network of vendors across all product streams: Vinyl, CD, Cassettes, Print, Bespoke Packaging, Stickers, Merchandise, Books and Apparel
- Cultivate and maximize long-term relationships with existing vendors to ensure priority capacity, favorable terms, and top-tier quality
- Identify, vet, and onboard new, innovative vendors to mitigate supply chain risks, increase capacity, and drive competitive pricing
- Ensure the vendor network is geographically and operationally diversified to protect against market disruptions (especially in high-demand sectors like vinyl pressing)
- Partner with internal teams (Product Management, Design, Operations, and Finance) to understand upcoming pipelines, forecasting needs, and creative requirements
- Work hand-in-hand with creative teams to source and deliver complex, high-end bespoke packaging concepts on time and within budget
- Lead contract and price negotiations to maximize margins without compromising on product quality or ethical standards
- Develop and implement standardized KPIs for vendor performance (on-time delivery, defect rates, lead times)
- Streamline procurement workflows, from initial RFQs to final purchase orders
- Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on supply chain health, cost savings, and capacity risks
- Build and maintain a live pricing matrix across all vendor categories (vinyl, CD, print, packaging, apparel) to enable apples-to-apples comparisons across a diverse supplier base
- Develop cost-driver models for each product stream (e.g., per-unit vinyl pressing cost by run size, color complexity, weight) to identify negotiation leverage points and flag outlier vendor pricing
- Lead structured price negotiations using data-backed benchmark
- Establish and own an internal pricing review cadence where vendor quotes are logged, compared, and validated against historical and market benchmarks
- Track and report price drift over time by vendor and category, proactively surfacing cost creep
- Create standardized templates that force like-for-like pricing responses from vendors, making cross-supplier comparison faster and more defensible
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(K)
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
