Sr. Manager, Production Sourcing

Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Production Sourcing is a key member of the NBCUniversal Group Procurement Organization, responsible for leading sourcing initiatives across below-the-line physical production categories. This role serves as a strategic and executional partner to Production, Finance, and Legal, driving cost optimization, supplier strategy, across television, film, and streaming productions.
Operating in a fast-paced, production-driven environment, the Senior Manager leads complex negotiations, and ensures alignment to enterprise sourcing strategies while supporting real-time production needs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead sourcing initiatives to deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance aligned with production needs
Act as a sourcing partner to Production teams, providing support from pre-production through execution
Develop and implement category strategies leveraging spend data, market insights, and supplier benchmarking
Collaborate cross-functionally to align sourcing strategies and resolve issues in real time
Lead RFPs/RFIs, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations across production categories
Drive adoption of preferred suppliers and negotiated agreements to increase spend under management
Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring service quality and contract compliance
Partner with Legal, Finance and other relevant BUs on contract execution and risk management
Track and communicate savings and value delivery
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, production operations, or related field
Advanced negotiation skills across complex categories with analytical cost structures
Strong analytical, financial, and stakeholder management skills
Proven negotiation experience and track record of delivering cost savings
Highly motivated self-starter and creative thinker
Supplier and contract management experience
Financial acumen and savings analysis expertise
Cross-functional collaboration and influence skills
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in media, entertainment, or production environments
Knowledge of below-the-line production categories
Additional Requirements
This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $120,000-$140,000 (bonus eligible)

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid