Dick Clark Productions: Procurement Manager

Penske Media Corp. • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Dick Clark Productions is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to support procurement operations and strategic sourcing across a broad range of spend categories. This generalist sourcing and procurement role handles day-to-day procure-to-pay functions in Coupa and develops sourcing strategies to optimize cost and overall spend management. The role will have significant involvement in software and technology and event-related spend for PMC’s media brands, while supporting additional categories and procurement initiatives as business needs evolve. The Procurement Manager reports to the Vice President of Procurement and works closely with stakeholders across PMC and cross-functional corporate teams.

The position is based in PMC’s office-first work environment: employees work onsite four days a week and remotely one day a week. The typical wage range is $80,000–$95,000 plus bonus.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience across a variety of spend categories.
• Experience sourcing enterprise software/SaaS and technology, including pricing and contract negotiations.
• Experience leading end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFx processes.
• Strong experience conducting pricing negotiations and cost optimization initiatives.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to review, redline, and negotiate supplier agreements, renewals, amendments, and commercial terms.
• Hands-on experience with Coupa Procure-to-Pay, including purchasing processes, workflows, troubleshooting, and user support.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience sourcing meetings, events, and production-related categories such as venues, catering, A/V, and production services.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across software/SaaS, technology, meetings and events, and other spend categories as needed.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs, develop sourcing strategies, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead RFx processes, supplier evaluations, pricing analysis, negotiations, and vendor selection.
• Review, redline, and negotiate supplier contracts, renewals, amendments, and commercial terms.
• Oversee procurement operations by supporting Coupa and purchasing processes, troubleshooting issues, and providing internal user support.
• Analyze procurement spend and activity to identify cost savings and process improvements.
• Support special procurement projects and initiatives as business needs evolve.

Benefits

• PMC-paid medical, dental, and vision healthcare for employees and their families, with no employee paycheck contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Company discounts and perks, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, mortgage discounts, and other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.
• Flexible Vacation Policy currently being launched.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed