Vice President of Procurement and Category Strategy

Vice President of Procurement and Category Strategy About the Company Join a leading premier sports & live entertainment development group that thrives on transforming experiences in the entertainment industry. Industry Entertainment Type Privately Held, Private Equity-backed Founded 2015 Employees 5001-10,000 Categories Sports Entertainment & Recreation Performing Arts Athletics Promoters Events Film Real Estate Estate Agent Brokers Rental Services Leasing Specialties Arena and stadium alliance Consulting Sponsorships and partnerships Hospitality Live entertainment Business development Food service Catering Live events Concerts Sporting events Professional sports Conferences Sustainability Booking & content development Premium sales Parking & mobility services Public safety Public health & sanitization Venue management & development About the Role We are searching for an innovative Vice President of Procurement and Category Strategy to spearhead our strategic sourcing initiatives. In this key position, you will drive the development and implementation of global sourcing strategies that resonate with our corporate objectives, ESG priorities, and operational requirements. Your leadership will cultivate a high-performing category management team, collaborating with business unit leaders to anticipate demand while integrating supplier diversity, sustainability, and innovative solutions into our sourcing frameworks. In this role, you will oversee critical spend categories, manage major RFPs, lead contract negotiations, and ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory standards. We seek a candidate with a robust experience of at least 15 years in procurement, supply chain, or business transformation, showcasing a successful track record in leading strategic category plans across diverse spend categories. Your deep negotiation skills and contract management expertise are essential, alongside familiarity with various procurement platforms. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, fueled by a passion for live entertainment and culinary innovation. A solid understanding of supplier diversity, ESG initiatives, and procurement-driven innovation would set you apart. This strategic role requires a results-oriented mindset and a collaborative approach to elevate our procurement function to new milestones. Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Product Management