Senior Manager Sphere Ventures & Tech Procurement (Burbank, CA)
About The Position
Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media, including Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies with the first venue in Las Vegas and a second planned for Abu Dhabi. The Company also includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+. The Senior Manager Sphere Ventures & Tech Procurement reports to the Senior Director Procurement - Performance & Strategy. This position will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies across the organization for all Sphere Entertainment Co. venues. The role is responsible for supporting, partnering, and collaborating on strategic sourcing strategies for all related spend across Venue Operations and Technology categories.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive procurement experience, with a focus on technology and/or venue operations categories
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management
- Strong analytical skills, including experience with spend analysis and category management
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency with procurement systems
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
- Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
- Collaborative leadership style with a team-oriented mindset
- Results-driven with strong attention to detail
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Coupa preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for Venue Operations and Technology spend categories
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management
- Identify cost savings opportunities and implement value-driven procurement solutions
- Manage category spend analysis and develop actionable insights to optimize procurement performance
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Sphere venues and technology teams
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into procurement strategies
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business partners on procurement best practices and market trends
- Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Evaluate and onboard new suppliers in alignment with company standards and vendor qualification processes
- Drive procurement process improvements and standardization across venue operations and technology categories
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards
- Support procurement technology initiatives and system enhancements
Benefits
- robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers
- Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here
- equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status
- consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
