Sourcing Specialist

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description Universal Destinations & Experiences has a fully integrated, in-house 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 sourcing projects and purchase requisitions, including capital and expense items and services; investigate and develop sources of supplies and services; prepare scopes of works and bid specifications; issue bid requests; and review proposals. Assigned to material categories, the Sourcing Specialist also will communicate purchasing procedures to departments and vendors, which requires a high degree of operations and technical knowledge based on sourcing category.

Responsibilities:

• Contributes significantly to the achievement of defined category performance targets and participates in or leads competitive RFPs as necessary, including RFP creation, distribution, tracking, scheduling, analysis and management of process (job walks, vendor presentations, vendor scorecards, etc.).
• Communicates proactively and effectively with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Builds and fosters relationships and effectively partners across varied functions with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and colleagues to influence change.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in Technical Services (i.e. construction, facilities, MRO), Entertainment Production (i.e. scenic, lighting, audio), and Park Operations (i.e. consumables, wardrobe).

Leverages industry associations, network, peers and stakeholders to build market knowledge and understanding of industry trends to identify best practices and achieve performance goals for the category.

• Drives completion of multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with respective business units.

Proactively considers new alternatives and drives critical thinking to optimize results. Independently negotiates commercial and performance aspects of outsourcing agreements - strong understanding of pricing models, SLAs, benchmarking, and technical scope criteria required.

• Develops, evaluates, and presents business cases, cost/benefit analysis, executive summaries to stakeholders.

In addition to being knowledgeable on the strategic sourcing process, works with Legal to draft contracts, Finance to perform financial reviews, and business stakeholders to manage procurement practices.

• Assist business partners with vendor set-up and vendor record maintenance as needed.
• Oversee vendor qualification.
• Perform data/spend analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction, TCO, and value creation.
• Lead governance of vendor sourcing agreements.
• Manage/mitigate vendor risks, business continuity, and security.

Acts as liaison with vendors to ensure organizational needs are met.

• Provides input, support, and execution on initiatives for continuous improvement within the department (SOP’s, reference documents, visual aids, database creation, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

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.:

Occasional travel may be required.

Desired Characteristics:

MBA is 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 a fast paced environment and can quickly pivot to meet schedule.

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work 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: $70,304 - $80,000

Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Business Segment: Universal Studios Hollywood Compensation: USD70304 - USD80000 - yearly