Manager, Procurement (Marketing)

PROCUREMENT STRATEGY & SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

Support the Procurement strategy to reduce costs and drive efficiencies through optimization of sourcing processes designs materials and services.

Drive cost savings initiatives and assist in the identification and execution of strategies.

Execute high-level supplier strategies to leverage and optimize relationships.

Source new suppliers and manage existing supplier base.

Conduct root cause analysis for supplier performance issues drive corrective actions and issue resolution.

Provide reports to monitor spend identify trends and opportunities and aid in supplier performance activities.

Responsible for managing all areas of supplier performance (setting expectations issue resolution development continuous improvement KPI measurement etc.).

Manage the complete contract lifecycle from negotiation through execution.

Manage assigned categories and projects to ensure execution on time and within the budget.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

Align with Red Bull HQ as required or where potential opportunities exist.

Engage key departments of spend and drive opportunities for value.

Provide first line of communication with assigned suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Work closely with the Legal and Finance teams to reduce risks associated with materials and services.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in business Supply Chain or other related field.

5 years of experience in negotiation & supplier relationship management.

Direct experience in experiential marketing live events specifically music dance and festivals. Music Licensing and Advertising experience is a plus.

Proven understanding of agency pricing models and production markups.

Ability to evaluate large-scale experiential marketing and event production proposals.

Strong knowledge of event production cost drivers.

Experience with the operational side of event production and agency delivery models.

Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.

Functional understanding awareness and application of Negotiations RFX Supply Chain Sourcing Contracts and Supplier Management principles.

Ability to develop and execute procurement strategies with suppliers including on-going negotiations pricing key supply chain metrics improvement and day-to-day support of efficient supply chain operations.

Strong analytical and research skills to evaluate complex procurement data.

Understanding of problem-solving and knowledge of root cause analysis tools.

Proven conflict resolution negotiation and influence skills with strong relationship-building skills.

Strong systems acumen (SAP/Oracle Business Intelligence Microsoft Suite Excel PowerPoint etc.).

Exceptional time management organization and prioritization skills.

Superior customer service and adaptability to changing requirements.

Fluent in English; additional language skills are an advantage.

Additional Information :

This position is open to U.S. citizens U.S. permanent residents or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.

The base salary range for this position is $92000 to $138000 cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.

Our current Benefits include:

Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans 401k Match Family Leave PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule Pet Legal and Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)

Red Bull North America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status age or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants including those with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time