ASM Global

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ASM Global is a premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. The Vice President Category Management will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies and category management frameworks to drive sustainable cost savings and innovation while overseeing key spend categories across direct and indirect goods and services. Responsibilities • Lead the development and execution of category management and sourcing strategies aligned to corporate goals, ESG priorities, and operational needs. • Build and lead a high-performing category management organization across all major spend areas including corporate services, information technology, food & beverage, facilities, operating supplies, projects, FF&E, and merchandise. • Partner with business unit leaders and functional executives to understand demand, align sourcing strategies, and maximize total value. • Embed efficiency, operability, supplier diversity, sustainability, and innovation into sourcing strategies. • Develop and execute category strategies that drive value, reduce risk, and improve operational and supplier performance. • Lead major RFPs, contract negotiations, and supplier selection in collaboration with business stakeholders and legal. • Negotiate and manage extensive purveyor and manufacturer deviated pricing programs. • Conduct comprehensive market and spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and leverage scale. • Ensure competitiveness and market prices through extensive benchmarking and proactive oversight of cost of goods sold. • Monitor supplier performance, including cost, service, quality, and compliance, and develop supplier improvement initiatives. • Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. • Develop and maintain sourcing and category policies, playbooks, and contract templates. • Partner with Finance, Risk, and Legal to manage contractual risk and compliance. • Provide significant input in development of procurement technology and reporting capabilities that enable delivery of category strategies and business goals. • Play significant role in building a supplier marketplace, supplier data pipelines, and deployment of procurement technology to enhance visibility, automate workflows, and enable data-driven decisions. • Track and report on sourcing savings, pipeline, and category performance to executive leadership. • Continuously evaluate and improve category management and sourcing tools, scorecards, and metrics. • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Skills • 15+ years in procurement, supply chain, or business transformation with proven success leading center of excellence or procurement transformation initiatives. • Proven track record leading category strategies and sourcing across multiple spend categories. • Deep negotiation and contract management skills, with experience managing complex, high-value agreements. • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities. • Experience with procurement platforms, Artificial Intelligence. • Experience with supplier diversity, ESG initiatives, and procurement-driven innovation. • Passion for live entertainment, culinary innovation, and venue experience. • Strong experience with Group Purchasing Organization programs. • Energetic, collaborative leader with strong commercial and operational acumen. • Strategic thinker with a bias for execution and results. • Business Partnership & Influence. • Data-Driven Decision Making. • Change Leadership. • Supplier Relationship Management. • Financial Acumen. Benefits • Medical • Dental • Vision • Life and disability insurance • Paid vacation • 401k plan Company Overview • ASM Global is the world’s leading venue management company and producer of live event experiences. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.asmglobal.com.