Sr. Manager, Production Sourcing

Position SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesLead sourcing initiatives to deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance aligned with production needsAct as a sourcing partner to Production teams, providing support from pre-production through executionDevelop and implement category strategies leveraging spend data, market insights, and supplier benchmarkingCollaborate cross-functionally to align sourcing strategies and resolve issues in real timeLead RFPs/RFIs, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations across production categoriesDrive adoption of preferred suppliers and negotiated agreements to increase spend under managementManage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring service quality and contract compliancePartner with Legal, Finance and other relevant BUs on contract execution and risk managementTrack and communicate savings and value delivery