Manager, Procurement (Marketing)

As part of Red Bull’s category management strategy within our Operations business unit, the Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading all aspects of assigned categories, Culture Marketing, On-Premise Marketing, and Media. This includes supplier relationship management and close alignment with internal stakeholders to ensure supplier strategies support broader business goals and requirements. The Procurement Manager will lead negotiations and provide support to the business in an effort to achieve the ideal balance of quality and cost. Utilizing structured sourcing processes, the Procurement Manager drives sourcing evaluations and seeks creative opportunities for strategic partnerships that enable growth and seamless business continuity. This position provides technical direction, advice, and counsel on a wide array of procurement processes and issues. The Procurement Manager is a key connector and collaborator between departments, who ensures that decisions made have a balanced business impact.

PROCUREMENT STRATEGY & SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

Support the Procurement strategy to reduce costs and drive efficiencies through optimization of sourcing processes, designs, materials, and services.

Drive cost savings initiatives and assist in the identification and execution of strategies.

Execute high-level supplier strategies to leverage and optimize relationships.

Source new suppliers and manage existing supplier base.

Conduct root cause analysis for supplier performance issues, drive corrective actions, and issue resolution.

Provide reports to monitor spend, identify trends and opportunities, and aid in supplier performance activities.

Responsible for managing all areas of supplier performance (setting expectations, issue resolution, development, continuous improvement, KPI measurement, etc.).

Manage the complete contract lifecycle from negotiation through execution.

Manage assigned categories and projects to ensure execution on time and within the budget.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

Align with Red Bull HQ as required or where potential opportunities exist.

Engage key departments of spend and drive opportunities for value.

Provide first line of communication with assigned suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Work closely with the Legal and Finance teams to reduce risks associated with materials and services.

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or other related field.

5+ years of experience in negotiation & supplier relationship management.

Direct experience in experiential marketing, live events, specifically music, dance, and festivals. Music Licensing and Advertising experience is a plus.

Proven understanding of agency pricing models and production markups.

Ability to evaluate large-scale experiential marketing and event production proposals.

Strong knowledge of event production cost drivers.

Experience with the operational side of event production and agency delivery models.

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Functional understanding, awareness and application of Negotiations, RFX, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Contracts and Supplier Management principles.

Ability to develop and execute procurement strategies with suppliers, including on-going negotiations, pricing, key supply chain metrics improvement and day-to-day support of efficient supply chain operations.

Strong analytical and research skills to evaluate complex procurement data.

Understanding of problem-solving and knowledge of root cause analysis tools.

Proven conflict resolution, negotiation, and influence skills with strong relationship-building skills.

Strong systems acumen (SAP/Oracle, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Suite [Excel, PowerPoint], etc.).

Exceptional time management, organization, and prioritization skills.

Superior customer service and adaptability to changing requirements.

Fluent in English; additional language skills are an advantage.

This position is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.

The base salary range for this position is $92,000 to $138,000 + cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.

Our current Benefits include:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)

Red Bull North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.