Sr Manager, Sourcing Post-Production & Marketing

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information.

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Job Description

Role Purpose:

The Senior Manager, Post-Production & Marketing Sourcing will be a part of the NBCUniversal Group Procurement organization and be responsible for sourcing activities related to post-production and marketing. This individual will collaborate closely with various departments, including Film, Home Entertainment, Television & Streaming, and Operations & Technology to pursue the Company's global sourcing objectives and initiatives.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop deep Post-Production & Marketing category expertise, build cross‑functional partnerships, and contribute meaningful commercial impact across a dynamic and evolving industry. The role will report directly to the Vice President Sourcing, Global Post-Production for all post-production, sourcing-related projects and day-to-day activities. Additionally, this role has a dotted-line reporting to the Vice President Sourcing, Marketing for all marketing related initiatives.

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The Senior Manager will be expected to create commercial value for NBCU in its transactions with suppliers by engaging the following initiatives:

• Carry out core sourcing functions including:
  • Leading complex and/or large-scale RFPs and RFIs as needed
  • Evaluating supplier fit based on pre-determined selection criteria
  • Preparing and executing clear, structured negotiations of complex deal terms for contracts
  • Calculating the cost savings/value added metrics stemming from sourcing initiatives
• Assist development of sourcing category strategies by performing deep data analysis of supplier spend and supplier category market trends
• Help organize and execute strategic sourcing initiatives resulting from the above analysis that will result in supplier deals with terms that support NBCU key operating objectives
• Influence and maintain strong relationships with NBCU business stakeholders by serving as a partner, providing sourcing and procurement expertise to aid in achieving business goals
• Work closely with NBCU global post-production and marketing business partners to validate sourcing strategies and prioritize initiatives that create value for the Company
• Effectively and efficiently manage cross functional projects in a matrix organization
• Anticipate problems and solutions in supplier negotiations and deals requiring evaluation of tangible and often intangible variables

Qualifications

Basic

Qualifications

• BS/BA Business or related area required
• 3+ years of professional experience in strategic sourcing/procurement, supply chain, management consulting or other experience in metric driven negotiations
• Proven record of accomplishment in complex negotiations and establishing strong Service Level Agreements with suppliers
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CoPilot

Desired Characteristics:

• Media/Entertainment, Television or Film experience
• Knowledge and experience of principles, methods and practices related to strategic sourcing, and complex project management
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with both direct dotted-line supervisors
• Solid interest in post-production and marketing categories, and related existing/emerging technologies
• Exceptional negotiation skills involving complex, analytical category matters
• Highly motivated self-starter and creative thinker
• Proven oral and written communication skills; relationship building skills
• Impeccable organizational and time management skills to manage simultaneous projects, each with specific deadlines and objectives
• Demonstrated proficiency in AI technologies/tools or an interest to learn AI technologies/tools quickly

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the Universal City, CA 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 - $135,000 (bonus eligible).

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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