Vice President of Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Vice President of Strategic Sourcing & Category ManagementAbout the CompanyPremier sports & live entertainment development groupIndustryEntertainmentTypePrivately Held, Private Equity-backedFounded2015Employees5001-10,000CategoriesSportsEntertainment & RecreationPerforming ArtsAthleticsPromotersEventsFilmReal EstateEstate AgentBrokersRental ServicesLeasingSpecialtiesarena and stadium allianceconsultingsponsorships and partnershipshospitalitylive entertainmentbusiness developmentfood servicecateringlive eventsconcertssporting eventsprofessional sportsconferencessustainablitybooking & content developmentpremium salesparking & mobility servicespublic safetypublic health & sanitizationand venue management & developmentAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking a Vice President of Strategic Sourcing and Category Management to play a pivotal role in the organization's transformation into a leader in live entertainment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies that align with corporate goals, ESG priorities, and operational needs. This leadership position demands a professional with over 15 years' experience in procurement, supply chain, or business transformation, and a proven track record in leading category strategies and sourcing across various spend categories. The role requires deep negotiation and contract management skills, strong leadership, and the ability to foster a collaborative, high-performing category management organization. Key responsibilities for the Vice President include partnering with business unit leaders to understand demand, embedding supplier diversity, sustainability, and innovation into sourcing strategies, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience with procurement platforms, be familiar with supplier diversity and ESG initiatives, and possess a passion for live entertainment and culinary innovation. Preferred attributes include being an energetic, collaborative leader with strong commercial and operational acumen, a strategic thinker with a focus on execution and results, and a proven ability in business partnership, influence, and change leadership. The role is instrumental in driving sustainable cost savings, innovation, and supplier performance, ultimately delivering measurable value in alignment with the company's objectives.Travel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsOperations