Senior Manager Sphere Ventures & Tech Procurement (Burbank, CA)

Sphere Entertainment Co; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Entertainment Co. in Burbank, CA, seeks a Senior Manager for Sphere Ventures & Tech Procurement to lead development and execution of procurement strategies across Venue Operations and Technology.

You will partner with Sphere venues and technology teams to drive value through strategic sourcing and supplier relationships. The role requires strong analytics, contract negotiations, and stakeholder management to deliver cost savings, compliant processes, and high-quality services for guests

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement experience focusing on technology and/or venue operations.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Strong analytical skills with spend analysis and category management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for Venue Operations and Technology spend.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and implement value‑driven procurement solutions.
• Manage category spend analysis and develop actionable insights to optimize procurement performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and translate business requirements into procurement strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Spend analysis

Stakeholder management

Procurement systems

Coupa

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Supply Chain/Finance or related

Tools

Coupa

Job description

Senior Manager Sphere Ventures & Tech Procurement (Burbank, CA)

Location: Burbank, CA

Position Type: Full-time

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct‑to‑consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com.

Who are we hiring?

Reporting to the Senior Director Procurement - Performance & Strategy, the Senior Manager Sphere Ventures & Tech Procurement will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies across the organization for all Sphere Entertainment Co. venues. This position is responsible for supporting, partnering, and collaborating on strategic sourcing strategies for all related spend across Venue Operations and Technology categories.

What will you do?

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for Venue Operations and Technology spend categories
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management
• Identify cost savings opportunities and implement value‑driven procurement solutions
• Manage category spend analysis and develop actionable insights to optimize procurement performance

Stakeholder Partnership

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Sphere venues and technology teams
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into procurement strategies
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business partners on procurement best practices and market trends
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Evaluate and onboard new suppliers in alignment with company standards and vendor qualification processes

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Drive procurement process improvements and standardization across venue operations and technology categories
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards
• Support procurement technology initiatives and system enhancements
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on‑site.

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive procurement experience, with a focus on technology and/or venue operations categories
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with spend analysis and category management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with procurement systems; experience with Coupa preferred
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
• Collaborative leadership style with a team-oriented mindset
• Results-driven with strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Benefits

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

EEO

We value diversity and welcome employees of all backgrounds. Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment on these bases.

At this time, Federal law requires that we maintain a record of each employee’s sex and race or ethnicity, and that we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify. The company is limited to the categories listed below, and the definitions for each category have been established by the federal government.

Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information will be kept confidential and only used in accordance with the provisions of applicable federal laws, including those which require the information to be summarized and reported to the Federal Government for civil rights enforcement purposes.

If you choose not to self-identify your race/ethnicity or gender at this time, the Federal Government requires that we determine the information by visual survey and/or other available information.