Universal Destinations & Experiences is a fully integrated, in-house finance and sourcing department conducting primary research from Request for Proposal (RFP) development, data processing, field work, cost modeling and compilation of information to final analysis, contract negotiation and reporting. The Sourcing Specialist will review and analyze a wide range of projects and purchase requisitions including capital and expense items and services; investigate and develop sources of supplies and ... more details
Job Description
Universal Destinations & Experiences is a fully integrated, in-house finance and sourcing department conducting primary research from Request for Proposal (RFP) development, data processing, field work, cost modeling and compilation of information to final analysis, contract negotiation and reporting. The Sourcing Specialist will review and analyze a wide range of projects and purchase requisitions including capital and expense items and services; investigate and develop sources of supplies and services, prepare scopes of works, bid specifications; issue bid requests and review proposals. Also requires interpretation of purchasing procedures to departments and vendors, as a specialist in assigned material categories, which require a high degree of operations and technical knowledge based on sourcing category.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee vendor qualification, questionnaires, vendor set-up and vendor record maintenance
Provides input, support, and execution on initiatives for continuous improvement within the department (SOP’s, reference documents, visual aids, database creation, etc.).
Communicates proactively and effectively with stakeholders and suppliers
Leverages industry associations, network, peers and stakeholders to proactively provide market trends and new technology
Builds and fosters relationships and effectively partners across varied functions with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and colleagues to influence change
Project Management: Drives completion of multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with respective business unit
Proactively considers new alternatives and drives critical thinking to optimize results
Develops, evaluates, and presents business cases, cost/benefit analysis, executive summaries to stakeholders
Knowledgeable on the Strategic Sourcing process, drafting of contract scopes, financial reviews and procurement practices
Contributes significantly to the achievement of defined category performance targets and participates in or leads competitive RFPs as necessary
Independently negotiates commercial and performance aspects of outsourcing agreements - strong understanding of pricing models, SLAs, benchmarking, technical scope criteria required
RFP creation, distribution, tracking, scheduling, analysis and management of process (job walks, vendor presentations, vendor scorecards, etc.).
Leverage market knowledge and understanding of industry trends to identity best practices and achieve performance goals for the category
Collaborate with stakeholders to cover various commodities such as Technical Services (i.e. construction, facilities, MRO), Entertainment Production (i.e. scenic, lighting, audio), Park Operations (i.e. consumables, wardrobe)
Perform data/spend analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction, TCO, and value creation
Develop and implement vendor metrics for reporting and achievements which include; supplier performance, financial performance and footprint issues
Data mining, modeling, analysis with the creation of custom reports
Governance of vendor sourcing agreements
Manage/mitigate vendor risks, business continuity and security
Acts as liaison with vendors to ensure organizational needs are met
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university - preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain or related degree
1-2 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, finance, or related field
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Critical thinking skills. Must have both quantitative and qualitative market research experience
Experience working with financials, budgets and cost models
Ability to interpret and utilize key financial data; can tell a story with data
Must have strong multitasking capabilities, project management skills and the ability to work effectively in an environment with tight deadlines
Must be self-directed and able to work independently but also able to work collaboratively in a team-oriented department
Ability to learn and become subject matter expert quickly
Proven ability to foster and maintain working relationships, internally and externally
Experience directly negotiating with suppliers
Complies with all NBCUniversal/Universal Studios Hollywood policies
Occasional travel may be required
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
Desired Characteristics
MBA a plus
Excellent planning and prioritization skills with the ability to quickly adapt to change
Demonstrated comfort level with ambiguity
Excellent verbal, presentation, and written skills
Clear thinker who is proven to solve problems efficiently and effectively
Excels in fast paced environment and can quickly pivot to meet schedule
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: $66,500 - $75,000
Additional Information
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