Job Abstract

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?
Do you enjoy music? Are you curious about the inner workings of festival production? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for live events and loves to problem solve. Sounds like you? Then keep reading…
 

WHO ARE WE?
Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE
The Production Project Manager - Procurement will be responsible for supporting the Senior Manager of Procurement with purchase requests from key departmental stakeholders and obtaining proposals from vendors through RFQ. They will assist in identifying opportunities for cost savings through side by side proposal analyses. They will also be responsible for coordinating the end to end vendor contracting process and will work closely with accounting to help identify new vendors and facilitate payment. The ideal candidate will excel in researching, evaluating and contacting vendors (often over the phone), and presenting service and rate comparisons to the Procurement team. This role requires strong administrative skills that include but are not limited to organizing schedules, project details, year over year cost analyses and other data consolidation. Strong working knowledge of excel and google suite is a must. This role also requires the ability to follow directions, excel in a fast-paced, teamwork driven environment, and adapt quickly to last minute changes. This position reports into the Senior Manager, Procurement. This is a hybrid position working in remote settings, in office and on site at events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work and collaborate with Manager, Procurement to maintain ongoing communication channels across key stakeholder departments to provide efficient and effective vendor relations and sourcing support.

• Work with Manager, Procurement to evaluate vendors through various methods of outreach and objective performance measurements, including on-time delivery, quality of service and price competitiveness.

• Coordinate all aspects of the vendor contracting process. This includes, but is not limited to, working with legal to secure a service agreement and insurance documentation, advancing credentials and site assets such as power and heavy equipment, booking supplemental labor as needed, scheduling install/strike dates, and ensuring timely receipt of invoices upon completion of services.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with new and existing vendors.

• Audit and submit invoices and purchase orders relating to current vendor deals and negotiations.

• Organize project details, schedules and spend data through excel spreadsheets and pivot tables.

• Ensure product and service quality remain paramount during all vendor discussions and negotiations.

• Other special projects and tasks as assigned as needed.

• Some travel may be required (economy).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven ability to navigate through Excel and G Suite (i.e., V-look up, pivot table, formula driven, etc.)

• Familiarity with production equipment such as tenting, stage decking, truss, heavy equipment, fencing and sanitation is a plus. 

• Ability to negotiate contracts across various production related categories

• Excellent ability to communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and written

• Must be incredibly organized and provide proof of effective time management skills

• Must have previous purchasing or vendor relations experience

• Must be able to think quickly on their toes and problem solve challenging situations while maintaining composure

• Extensive experience with managing multiple large-scale projects in a high stress role

• Must have exceptional phone etiquette and be comfortable dealing with vendors via various means of communication

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and busy environments

• Must be willing to travel to work and travel to events during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines and work events

• Must be comfortable operating across multiple time zones

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Hiring Salary Range: $20.00-$25.00 an hour

Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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The expected compensation for this position in California is:

**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.