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Vice President of Strategic Sourcing & Category Management About the Company Premier sports & live entertainment development group Industry Entertainment Type Privately Held, Private Equity-backed Founded 2015 Employees 5001-10,000 Categories • Sports • Entertainment & Recreation • Performing Arts • Athletics • Promoters • Events • Film • Real Estate • Estate Agent • Brokers • Rental Services • Leasing Specialties • arena 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 & development About the Role The Company is seeking a Vice President of Strategic Sourcing and Category Management to play a pivotal role in the organization's transformation into a strategic business partner. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development and execution of global sourcing strategies that align with corporate goals, ESG priorities, and operational needs. This includes building and leading a high-performing category management organization, partnering with business unit leaders to understand demand, and embedding supplier diversity, sustainability, and innovation into sourcing strategies. The role also involves overseeing key spend categories, leading major RFPs, contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Applicants for this role at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' experience in procurement, supply chain, or business transformation, with a proven track record in leading category strategies and sourcing across multiple spend categories. Deep negotiation and contract management skills are essential, as is experience with procurement platforms. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, and a passion for live entertainment, culinary innovation, and venue experience. Familiarity with supplier diversity, ESG initiatives, and procurement-driven innovation is also highly valued. The role requires a strategic thinker with a bias for execution, results, and a collaborative mindset to drive the organization's procurement function to new heights. Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions • Product Management Confidential