Senior Manager Sphere Ventures & Tech Procurement (Burbank, CA)
Sphere Entertainment Co, Burbank, CA, United States
Senior Manager Sphere Ventures & Tech Procurement (Burbank, CA)
Senior Manager Sphere Ventures & Tech Procurement (Burbank, CA)
Location:
Burbank, CA
Position Type:
Full-time
Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company 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+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com .
Who are we hiring?
Reporting to the Senior Director Procurement - Performance & Strategy, The Senior Manager Sphere Ventures & Tech Procurement will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies across the organization for all Sphere Entertainment Co. venues. This position is responsible for supporting, partnering, and collaborating on strategic sourcing strategies for all related spend across Venue Operations and Technology categories.
What will you do?
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
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
Stakeholder Partnership
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
Process Improvement & Compliance
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
What do you need to succeed?
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; experience with Coupa preferred
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
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Pay Range
$96,000 — $175,000 USD
At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a 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.
We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides 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. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
EEO
We value diversity and welcome employees of all backgrounds. Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment on these bases.
At this time, Federal law requires that we maintain a record a record of each employee's sex and race or ethnicity, and that we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify. The company is limited to the categories listed below, and the definitions for each category have been established by the federal government.
Submission of this information voluntary and refusal to provide it will note subject you to any adverse treatment. The information will be kept confidential and only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable federal laws, including those which require the information to be summarized and reported to the Federal Government for civil rights enforcement purposes.
If you choose not to self-identify your race/ethnicity or gender at this time, the Federal Government requires that we determine the information by visual survey and/or other available information.
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Senior Manager Sphere Ventures & Tech Procurement (Burbank, CA)
Location:
Burbank, CA
Position Type:
Full-time
Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company 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+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com .
Who are we hiring?
Reporting to the Senior Director Procurement - Performance & Strategy, The Senior Manager Sphere Ventures & Tech Procurement will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies across the organization for all Sphere Entertainment Co. venues. This position is responsible for supporting, partnering, and collaborating on strategic sourcing strategies for all related spend across Venue Operations and Technology categories.
What will you do?
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
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
Stakeholder Partnership
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
Process Improvement & Compliance
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
What do you need to succeed?
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; experience with Coupa preferred
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
#LI-Onsite
Pay Range
$96,000 — $175,000 USD
At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a 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.
We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides 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. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
EEO
We value diversity and welcome employees of all backgrounds. Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment on these bases.
At this time, Federal law requires that we maintain a record a record of each employee's sex and race or ethnicity, and that we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify. The company is limited to the categories listed below, and the definitions for each category have been established by the federal government.
Submission of this information voluntary and refusal to provide it will note subject you to any adverse treatment. The information will be kept confidential and only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable federal laws, including those which require the information to be summarized and reported to the Federal Government for civil rights enforcement purposes.
If you choose not to self-identify your race/ethnicity or gender at this time, the Federal Government requires that we determine the information by visual survey and/or other available information.
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