Sr. Manager, Production Sourcing

Position Summary

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, 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Basic Qualifications

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

Proven negotiation experience and track record of delivering cost savings

Highly motivated self-starter and creative thinker

Supplier and contract management experience

Financial acumen and savings analysis expertise

Cross-functional collaboration and influence skills

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in media, entertainment, or production environments

Knowledge of below-the-line production categories

Additional Requirements

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the 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-$140,000 (bonus eligible)

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.

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.

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