Senior Sourcing & Procurement Lead, F&B

Universal Studios; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

NBCUniversal’s Universal Studios Hollywood is seeking a Senior Manager of Sourcing & Procurement to lead daily procurement operations, drive strategic sourcing across Food & Beverage, and manage supplier relationships with a focus on cost visibility and on-time delivery.

The role leads a team, implements RFX processes, partners with a GPO for R&D and new ventures, and collaborates with Culinary, Operations, Shared Services, and IT to onboard new venues. Hybrid work available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Food & Beverage sourcing or procurement with leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CPFM preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Eatec/S4) and procurement workflow automation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Deep knowledge of multi-step sourcing, bid management, and category management.
• Demonstrated success in cost modeling, supplier negotiations, and analytics-driven decisions.
• Ability to lead teams in a high-volume, fast-paced environment; strong cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing Sourcing & Procurement team for USH Food & Beverage.
• Design and implement sourcing programs and negotiate contracts for value.
• Execute RFX processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and drive cost reductions.
• Ensure on-time ordering, inventory planning, and supplier compliance.
• Coordinate with GPO for R&D and New Ventures initiatives; ensure governance alignment.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Operations, IT, and Shared Services for onboarding of new venues.
• Support budget alignment and margin expansion through cost-control partnerships.
• Develop procurement policies and playbooks; monitor supplier performance.
• Lead category strategies to optimize pricing, delivery, storage, and usage.
• Drive continuous improvement and mentor the USH Sourcing & Procurement team.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Sourcing

ERP systems

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPFM preferred

Tools

Eatec/S4

Procurement workflow automation

Job description

NBCUniversal’s Universal Studios Hollywood is seeking a Senior Manager of Sourcing & Procurement to lead daily procurement operations, drive strategic sourcing across Food & Beverage, and manage supplier relationships with a focus on cost visibility and on-time delivery.

The role leads a team, implements RFX processes, partners with a GPO for R&D and new ventures, and collaborates with Culinary, Operations, Shared Services, and IT to onboard new venues. Hybrid work available.