NEP Group is the global leader in live event and broadcast production solutions powering some of the worlds most complex and high-profile productions. We are seeking a strategic hands-on Director of Procurement to lead procurement across NEP Americas.
This is a high-impact leadership role driving capital efficiency supplier strategy risk mitigation and operational excellence in support of production-critical environments.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies across broadcast equipment engineering services IT infrastructure fleet/mobile units and corporate services
Partner with Engineering Operations Production and Finance to forecast capital and operational requirements
Lead major equipment negotiations and multi-year technology contracts with OEMs and key vendors
Manage supplier performance SLAs warranties and supply chain risk mitigation
Support long-term capital planning including make-vs-buy and rental vs. ownership decisions
Deliver measurable cost savings and ROI on capital investments through disciplined spend reviews
Analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) for broadcast systems and technology platforms
Ensure timely procurement aligned to live event production schedules and high-profile events
Standardize purchasing processes and improve cycle times across business units
Collaborate with controllership and finance to manage milestone payments and budget alignment
What You Bring:
12 years of progressive procurement experience ideally within media broadcast or technology environments
Deep expertise in strategic sourcing supplier management and commercial negotiation
Proven ability to lead major spend reviews and deliver measurable savings
Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders and driving organizational change
Strong financial acumen including TCO analysis and capital planning
Ability to operate in high-pressure deadline-driven live production environments
Proficiency in Excel PowerPoint and ERP systems (SAP experience preferred)
You might not know our name but youve probably seen our work on stage on screen or on the field. Our technology solutions and unique Global Production Ecosystem empower content creators and rights holders to tell their stories in breakthrough ways. Weve supported some of the worlds most watched productions and live events in sports entertainment concerts festivals film TV and more. For 40 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live production live events and virtual production solutions for them anytime anywhere. Put simply we bring content to life.
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From The Oscars to the Olympics, NEP provides the technology, expertise and global network to help our clients deliver amazing productions.