Vice President of Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Vice President of Strategic Sourcing & Category ManagementAbout the CompanyPremier sports & live entertainment development groupIndustry EntertainmentType Privately Held, Private Equity-backedFounded 2015Employees 5001-10,000CategoriesSports Entertainment & Recreation Performing Arts Athletics Promoters Events Film Real Estate Estate Agent Brokers Rental Services LeasingSpecialtiesarena and stadium alliance consulting sponsorships and partnerships hospitality live entertainment business development food service catering live events concerts sporting events professional sports conferences sustainablity booking & content development premium sales parking & mobility services public safety public health & sanitization and 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 Percent Less than 10%FunctionsOperations