Sr. Manager, Production Sourcing

About the Role

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 and 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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

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.
• Supplier and contract management experience; financial acumen and savings analysis expertise.
• Preferred: experience in media, entertainment, or production environments; knowledge of below-the-line production categories.

Schedule

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.

Pay & Benefits

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. Salary range: $120,000-$140,000 (bonus eligible).