Procurement Director, Production Operations
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Job Location:
Alpharetta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
The Procurement Director Production Operations is responsible for executing best in class procurement across Emeralds diverse portfolio of live events within its operations team. This individual will drive significant value by delivering savings implementing innovative sourcing and standardizing event vendor engagement. The Director will manage a substantial spend portfolio across common production categories ensuring a balance of cost discipline quality and operational excellence. This role requires a hands-on approach to building strong vendor partnerships and collaborating effectively across the operations team.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Implement strategic sourcing initiatives across all event production related categories including AV logistics and many general services to achieve an annual cost savings target of 8-12%.
- Conduct supplier evaluations and negotiations to support a robust and competitive supplier base across multiple geographies.
- Establish and manage category strategies to optimize total cost of ownership and mitigate supply chain risks.
Vendor & Contract Management
- Oversee relationships with major show production vendors along with show leaders and managing a portfolio of over 200 active suppliers.
- Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations including service level agreements and performance metrics.
Process Improvement & Technology
- Champion the adoption and optimization of Emeralds procurement technology stack including our new Procure-to-Pay system.
- Utilize our technology partner to manage show-level contract workflows ensuring proper routing approvals and compliance with corporate governance.
- Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on procurement policies processes and systems.
Financial & Analytical
- Collaborate with Finance Legal and Business leaders to ensure contract visibility budget alignment and accurate invoicing.
- Analyze vendor spend data to identify trends track key performance indicators and recommend operational and financial improvements.
- Prepare and present quarterly business reviews to senior leadership on Operations procurement performance and initiatives.
Qualifications:
- 7-10 years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience ideally within events Travel media or large multi-vendor and multi-stakeholder environments.
- Strong negotiation vendor management and contract governance expertise.
- Proven ability to collaborate across Finance Legal and Operations teams.
- Occasional travel is required.
- Excellent analytical communication and organizational skills.
About Emerald
At Emerald we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive community. We actively recruit and champion candidates who bring new perspectives from varied professional backgrounds and experiences and we are intentional about ensuring a positive hiring experience for everyone. Our job postings dont contain experience inflation and most dont require college degrees. Instead theyre crafted to focus on outcomes and transferable experiences that are assessed in a structured interview process carried out by trained hiring teams.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Target Compensation: $00 (bonus eligible)
Please note that this range reflects a reasonable estimate of the target compensation for this position. This range may ultimately vary based on a candidates qualifications and may be higher where required by applicable law.
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to strengthen our employees physical and mental health including unlimited vacation for exempt employees flexible working locations 401(k) plan with a company match medical/dental/vision coverage with inclusive provisions including transgender services and fertility benefits parental and caregiver leave dependent commuter and FSA benefits professional development programs like Toastmasters and mental wellness tools.
If you need accommodation in our application process or have questions about our posted salary range please email our Talent Acquisition team at
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Category Management
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Financial Acumen
- HR Sourcing
- Procurement Management
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
About Emerald Emerald’s talented and experienced teams grow our customers’ businesses 365 days a year with products that create connections, deliver content, and drive commerce. We produce over 140 annual events, create and deliver content through print and digital channels, and power ... View more
