Senior Manager, Meetings & Events Procurement & Vendor Operations

Fidelity Investments • Smithfield, RI

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Meetings and Events (ME) Procurement and Vendor Operations is responsible for leading the strategic partnership between the ME organization and key corporate functions, including Procurement, Legal, Risk Management, and Finance. This role serves as the operational and strategic lead for vendor management, contract governance, sourcing support, payment processes, and supplier relationship management across the meetings and events portfolio. This position partners closely with business leadership, meeting planners, and vendor executives to drive operational excellence, mitigate risk, optimize commercial value, and create scalable processes that enable efficient and compliant event execution. The role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking, relationship management, negotiation expertise, and operational leadership. This role is critical to building a scalable, compliant, and strategically aligned Meetings and Events operation. By leading cross-functional partnerships, strengthening vendor relationships, and driving operational excellence, the Senior Manager enables planners and business stakeholders to execute impactful events with greater efficiency, consistency, and reduced risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Hospitality, Event Management, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7 years of experience in meetings and events operations, procurement, vendor management, strategic sourcing, or related operational leadership roles
• Experience partnering with Procurement, Legal, Risk, and Finance organizations in a corporate environment
• Demonstrated success leading vendor negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of industry best practices, compliance standards, and emerging trends in event technology.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to work independently under own direction and initiative
• Ability to travel within the U.S. and work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours

Responsibilities

• Leading the strategic partnership between the ME organization and key corporate functions, including Procurement, Legal, Risk Management, and Finance.
• Serving as the operational and strategic lead for vendor management, contract governance, sourcing support, payment processes, and supplier relationship management across the meetings and events portfolio.
• Partnering closely with business leadership, meeting planners, and vendor executives to drive operational excellence, mitigate risk, optimize commercial value, and create scalable processes that enable efficient and compliant event execution.
• Driving operational excellence, mitigating risk, optimizing commercial value, and creating scalable processes that enable efficient and compliant event execution.
• Leading cross-functional partnerships, strengthening vendor relationships, and driving operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior