Sr. Manager, Production Sourcing
NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Production Sourcing is a key member of the NBCUniversal Group Procurement Organization, responsible for leading sourcing initiatives across below-the-line physical production categories. This role serves as a strategic and executional partner to Production, Finance, and Legal, driving cost optimization, supplier strategy, across television, film, and streaming productions. Operating in a fast-paced, production-driven environment, the Senior Manager leads complex negotiations, and ensures alignment to enterprise sourcing strategies while supporting real-time production needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, production operations, or related field
- Advanced negotiation skills across complex categories with analytical cost structures
- Strong analytical, financial, and stakeholder management skills
- Proven negotiation experience and track record of delivering cost savings
- Highly motivated self-starter and creative thinker
- Supplier and contract management experience
- Financial acumen and savings analysis expertise
- Cross-functional collaboration and influence skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in media, entertainment, or production environments
- Knowledge of below-the-line production categories
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing initiatives to deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance aligned with production needs
- Act as a sourcing partner to Production teams, providing support from pre-production through execution
- Develop and implement category strategies leveraging spend data, market insights, and supplier benchmarking
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align sourcing strategies and resolve issues in real time
- Lead RFPs/RFIs, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations across production categories
- Drive adoption of preferred suppliers and negotiated agreements to increase spend under management
- Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring service quality and contract compliance
- Partner with Legal, Finance and other relevant BUs on contract execution and risk management
- Track and communicate savings and value delivery
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid leave
- tuition reimbursement
- a variety of other discounts and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
