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Position Summary

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.

Key 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

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in media, entertainment, or production environments
• Knowledge of below-the-line production categories

Additional Requirements

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $120,000-$140,000 (bonus eligible)

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