Senior Manager Sphere Ventures & Tech Procurement (Burbank, CA)
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
Who are we hiring?
Reporting to the Senior Director Procurement - Performance & Strategy, The Senior Manager Sphere Ventures & Tech Procurement will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies across the organization for all Sphere Entertainment Co. venues. This position is responsible for supporting, partnering, and collaborating on strategic sourcing strategies for all related spend across Venue Operations and Technology categories.
What will you do?
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for Venue Operations and Technology spend categories
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management
- Identify cost savings opportunities and implement value-driven procurement solutions
- Manage category spend analysis and develop actionable insights to optimize procurement performance
Stakeholder Partnership
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Sphere venues and technology teams
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into procurement strategies
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business partners on procurement best practices and market trends
Supplier Management
- Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Evaluate and onboard new suppliers in alignment with company standards and vendor qualification processes
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Drive procurement process improvements and standardization across venue operations and technology categories
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards
- Support procurement technology initiatives and system enhancements
- Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.
What do you need to succeed?
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive procurement experience, with a focus on technology and/or venue operations categories
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management
- Strong analytical skills, including experience with spend analysis and category management
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency with procurement systems; experience with Coupa preferred
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
- Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
- Collaborative leadership style with a team-oriented mindset
- Results-driven with strong attention to detail
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years of progressive procurement experience focused on technology and/or venue operations categories
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management
- Strong analytical skills, including experience with spend analysis and category management
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency with procurement systems
- Experience with Coupa
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
- Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
- Collaborative leadership style with a team-oriented mindset
- Results-driven with strong attention to detail
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
What We Do
MSG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment, comprised of world-renowned venues and marquee brands. Utilizing our powerful assets and expertise, we produce, present, or host a variety of entertainment and sports events, delivering unforgettable experiences for millions of fans each year. Across our venues and brands, MSG Entertainment sets the standard for excellence and innovation while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. Our Company includes our portfolio of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – each a prominent destination for unforgettable experiences and events. With flexible seating capacities and configurations that range from 2,800 to 21,000, our venues enable us to showcase a broad array of compelling sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events that cover a wide spectrum of genres. This includes at Madison Square Garden, known as “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” which serves as home to the New York Knicks and New York Rangers – two of the most recognized franchises in professional sports – and perennially hosts the biggest names in music and entertainment. MSG Entertainment also features the wholly-owned original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for generations of fans at Radio City Music Hall since 1933. The show’s enduring popularity is driven by the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, the longest-running precision dance company in America. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com
