Strategic Events & Sourcing Leader

PGA of America; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The PGA of America, based in San Francisco, seeks a Director of Special Events & Strategic Sourcing to lead long-range procurement, hotel and venue sourcing, and contract negotiations for premier Championships and Association initiatives.

Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, budgets, and executive-level event planning, with a focus on operational excellence, risk management, and VIP guest experiences across all major events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with extensive leadership in strategic sourcing and events.
• Proven ability to manage multi-million dollar event budgets and complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year strategic sourcing for hotels, venues and F&B across major events.
• Negotiate contracts that protect the PGA and maximize value and efficiency.
• Plan and execute Association and Championship events with VIP experiences.
• Develop standards for hospitality, vendor performance, and risk management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Budget management

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract law

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Job description

The PGA of America, based in San Francisco, seeks a Director of Special Events & Strategic Sourcing to lead long-range procurement, hotel and venue sourcing, and contract negotiations for premier Championships and Association initiatives.

Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, budgets, and executive-level event planning, with a focus on operational excellence, risk management, and VIP guest experiences across all major events.