Overview
Director, Sourcing & Procurement - Universal Creative - UK Project. Join to apply for the Director, Sourcing & Procurement - Universal Creative - UK Project role at NBCUniversal.
This role supports our Universal Creative Team. At Universal Creative, we design, develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Parks & Resorts worldwide. Our innovative attractions, immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.
Responsibilities
* Leads sourcing in the areas of construction, technology and other operational divisions - 20 %
* Sourcing vendors to deliver quality items within the planned budget, continually seeking less expensive sources while maintaining product quality. Partners with Comcast/NBCU sourcing group to reduce procurement costs. Manages the procurement function to the plan. Implements annual procurement initiatives and ensures buying staff interact with cost controllers - 20 %
* Responsible for developing and implementing sourcing plan to achieve savings targets in specified category groups - 15 %
* Establishes governing processes for procedures, systems, quality standards, and best practices to optimise vendor spend, vendor relationships and supplier diversity programs - 15 %
* Implements and directs overall sourcing vision, strategies and objectives for the long-range sourcing plan. Develops innovative solutions with key business stakeholders and compiles financial scenario models to develop optimal TCO - 15 %
* Oversees the development and tracking of key sourcing projects to ensure the team delivers value to key business stakeholders - 10 %
* Manage, train and develop the Purchasing staff - 5 %
* Participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following UO policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university in Business/Finance preferred.
* Extensive purchasing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
* Construction category experience.
* Experience managing large-scale projects and exceptional project management/team leadership skills.
* Experience developing and implementing KPIs to track goals and negotiating with senior/executive levels.
* Strong communication skills within and across teams, up to executive channels and with vendors and third parties.
* Ability to plan, facilitate, and manage change; strong executive presence.
* Business and financial acumen to understand, communicate, and develop complex, integrated sourcing and business strategies.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
#J-18808-Ljbffr