Procurement Manager, Professional Services

Role Purpose: This strategic sourcing manager will be responsible for leading the sourcing activities for the Selling General and Administrative (SG&A) category. These services will include, but are not limited to, Financial Services, Professional Services and HR related services. The strategic sourcing manager analyzes data and works with internal business partners to identify opportunities, develop strategies, develop, and manage RFx’s, and negotiate agreements in this area. The strategic sourcing manager will be responsible for ensuring that supplier management processes are established within business units and that the sourcing process is followed for applicable sourcing activities. Must have the ability to think analytically, work independently and manage multiple competing priorities.Responsibilities: Analyze spend data from a variety of sources to develop and implement sourcing strategies.Build pricing models and financial analysis in support of negotiation strategies.Negotiate and implement deals that maximize cost savings, improve service levels, mitigate contractual risks, and creates/improves overall value for NBCU for the category areas mentioned above.Demonstrate sourcing leadership; communicate and implement fact-based sourcing strategies across functions and with various levels of management.Manage long term strategy, continuous improvement, and day to day operations of the Financial Services Category.Remain abreast of internal and external factors affecting commodity areas; identify opportunities and determine best in class sources of supply.Continually introduce industry best practices to NBCU and implement where feasible.Manage RFx process utilizing sourcing best practices.Negotiate contracts while maintaining a strong understanding of contracting language and principles.Develop project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones. Implement process disciplines and management systems necessary to achieve desired results.Develop compelling business cases/analyses to drive meaningful change in process or supplier as appropriate to meet sourcing strategy and business objectives.Lead quarterly supplier reviews with key vendors to ensure progress and compliance with NBCUniversal policies and key program objectives.