TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics
Position Purpose
Executes end-to-end procurement activities for assigned project scopes with
increasing independence. Ensures materials, outsourced components, and
vendor services are purchased in alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
Scope & Autonomy
Manages moderate-complexity procurement packages independently
Regular negotiation responsibility
Interprets and applies category strategies
Identifies basic risks and escalates appropriately
Accountable for achieving defined annual cost-savings targets through
negotiation and strategic sourcing. Performance against these targets will
be evaluated year over year.
Responsibilities
Act as procurement liaison for defined project scopes including third-party
services and outsourcing.
Issue RFQs/RFPs for both materials and third-party services, organize
supplier responses, and lead basic bid evaluations.
Work with engineering and PMs to validate requirements.
Develop POs that include necessary drawings, specifications, vendor
services agreements/SOWs and terms.
Manage orders cradle-to-grave: confirmations, expediting, changes,
delivery, and invoice closure.
Resolve routine supplier or delivery issues.
Contribute to vendor qualification and category strategy initiatives.
Prepare procurement status reports, spend summaries, and risk updates.
Lead supplier negotiations to drive measurable commercial value,
consistently meeting or exceeding assigned annual savings targets.
Track, document, and report savings monthly and annually, with
performance evaluated year over year as part of the formal performance
cycle.
Minimum Qualifications
Experienced procurement in manufacturing or similar field
Strong understanding of competitive bidding and supplier management
Demonstrated cost analysis ability
ERP/MRP required
Bachelor’s degree preferred; CPSM/CIPS a plus
TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.