Director, Sourcing & Procurement

POSITION SUMMARY At Universal Creative, we design, develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Parks & Resorts worldwide. Our innovative attractions, immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry. This job is a strategic partner with Finance and operating divisions in UDX to obtain optimum operating efficiency and maximum profit contribution in the procurement of goods and services needed at Universal Destinations & Experiences. The leader in this role continuously sources out qualified vendors to deliver the best quality products and services within the budget allocated to the procurement. It minimizes the procurement cost metrics POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Leads sourcing in the areas of construction, technology and other operational divisions. % of Time: 20 % Sources out vendors to deliver quality items within the planned budget, continually seeks less expensive sources while maintaining product quality. Utilizes partnership with Comcast/NBCU sourcing group to further reduce procurement costs. Manages the procurement function to the plan. Implements annual procurement initiatives and ensures buying staff is actively and regularly interacting with appropriate cost controllers. % of Time: 20 % Responsible for developing and implementing sourcing plan to achieve savings targets in specified category groups % of Time: 15 % Establishes overall governing process for procedures, systems, quality standards, and best practices to optimize the management of vendor spend and vendor relationships and supplier diversity programs. % of Time: 15 % Implements and directs overall sourcing vision, strategies, expected outcomes and objectives for the long range sourcing plan. Working with key business stakeholders, develops innovative solutions to their procurement needs. This will include compiling financial scenario model to develop optimal TCO. % of Time: 15 % Oversees the development and tracking of key sourcing projects to ensure sourcing team delivers exception value to key business stakeholders. % of Time: 10 % Manage, train and develop the Purchasing staff. % of Time: 5 % Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities. Perform other duties as assigned.