NBC Universal Philadelphia , PA 19107
Posted 2 weeks ago
Company Description
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.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
Role Purpose:
Support the Sourcing IT Infrastructure team in strategy implementation, procurement initiatives, RFP activities, agreement negotiations, vendor and strategy management. Act as liaison between the sourcing organization, stakeholders and other corporate functions involved in the procurement process. Create a solid relationship with stakeholders; maintain a trustworthy work ethic and a team environment. Partner with Comcast and Sky Procurement Teams and Business Stakeholders to drive global enterprise deals and agreements.
Responsibilities:
Lead RFP efforts and activities pre and post bid
Facilitate proposal analysis, comparisons and vendor background checks
Provide a strategic insight and market intel to facilitate the decision making process
Lead contract and legal negotiation efforts
Responsible for timely execution of projects, coordinating efforts across all stakeholders and participating functions like, legal, finance, information security and governance
Manage vendor relationships
Maintain accurate spend and contract-related data in numerous databases
Analyze and calculate procurement costs and develop cost reduction strategies
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent
Minimum of 5-year experience in sourcing and procurement of IT products and services
Strong commercial and legal acumen, ability to negotiate contracts and support the legal department
Excellent work ethic
Strong data analytics capabilities, including proficiency in Excel based analytics such as pivot tables and other advanced functions
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Exceptional relationship management skills and ability to interact at all levels of management in a mesh organization
Desired Characteristics:
Proactive self-starter, able to identify and take the lead on initiatives
Great time management skills and strong multitasker
Professional procurement accreditation is a plus
Working knowledge of Infrastructure and Cloud Technologies, including public cloud, generative AI, servers, storage, PCs and/or network security is a plus
Additional Requirements:
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.
Additional Information
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