
Sourcing Specialist – Concerts, Venues & Festivals
Live Nation Entertainment
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $88,000 - $110,000 per year
About the role
- Responsible for the sourcing and procurement of a wide variety of goods and services
- Builds and nurtures open, collaborative relationships with stakeholders
- Advises stakeholders on supplier contracting and negotiations
- Delivers consistent, high-quality procurement support to stakeholders globally
- Leads multiple full-lifecycle strategic sourcing initiatives and direct negotiations
- Develops and facilitates Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and supplier productivity projects
- Analyzes business, financial, and legal risks
- Interfaces with stakeholders and members of various teams
- Maintains a clear understanding of team priorities and expectations
- Provides rigorous analysis of spend data and industry dynamics
Requirements
- Typically, 3-5 years of dedicated sourcing and/or procurement experience required
- Experience with competitive bidding or other competitive negotiations among multiple suppliers
- Top-tier consulting experience preferred
- Knowledge of one or more relevant categories, such as Food & Beverage (F&B), Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E), Facilities, or Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO)
- Solid negotiation and quantitative analytical skills
- Proficiency in standard contract terminology, contract drafting, procurement methodologies, financial analysis, and contract valuations
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; an associate degree may be considered with appropriate work experience
- Must be fluent in English
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family
- Access to a health care concierge
- Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
- Free concert tickets
- Generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
- 401(k) program with company match
- Stock reimbursement program
- New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses
- Fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
- Career and skill development programs with School of Live
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment
- Volunteer time off
- Crowdfunding match
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
sourcingprocurementcompetitive biddingnegotiationcontract draftingfinancial analysiscontract valuationquantitative analysisRFP developmentsupplier productivity
Soft Skills
collaborative relationshipsstakeholder engagementcommunicationanalysisteam prioritization
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeassociate degree