Senior Manager, Meetings & Events Procurement, Vendor Operations

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Senior Manager managing vendor operations for meetings and events at Fidelity Investments. Driving operational excellence through strategic partnerships and vendor management.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeSmithfield • Rhode Island, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading the strategic partnership between the ME organization and key corporate functions, including Procurement, Legal, Risk Management, and Finance.
Serving as the operational and strategic lead for vendor management, contract governance, sourcing support, payment processes, and supplier relationship management across the meetings and events portfolio.
Partnering closely with business leadership, meeting planners, and vendor executives to drive operational excellence, mitigate risk, optimize commercial value, and create scalable processes that enable efficient and compliant event execution.
Building a scalable, compliant, and strategically aligned Meetings and Events operation by leading cross-functional partnerships, strengthening vendor relationships, and driving operational excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Hospitality, Event Management, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7 years of experience in meetings and events operations, procurement, vendor management, strategic sourcing, or related operational leadership roles
Experience partnering with Procurement, Legal, Risk, and Finance organizations in a corporate environment
Demonstrated success leading vendor negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
Knowledge of industry best practices, compliance standards, and emerging trends in event technology.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to work independently under own direction and initiative
Ability to travel within the U.S. and work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

vendor managementcontract governancesourcing supportpayment processessupplier relationship managementstrategic sourcingevent technologyoperational excellencecompliance standardsproject management

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationalleadershipnegotiationindependent workinitiativeprioritizationproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in businessBachelor’s degree in HospitalityBachelor’s degree in Event ManagementBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain