Senior Manager, Procurement Operations

Overview /Objective:

The NFL is seeking a self-motivated and ambitious Senior Manager to oversee Procurement Operations for a newly created Global Procurement function. The successful candidate will focus on leading governance best practices and controls for Procurement policies, processes and systems. The Senior Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the organization’s procurement processes.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of vendor management policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Oversee the creation and management of a spend cube to consolidate and analyze procurement data effectively
• Conduct regular analysis of procurement data to identify trends, opportunities for cost reduction, and process improvements.
• Lead the source to pay cycle, including partnering with Accounts Payable to drive process improvement/automation, and audit compliance
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Lead procurement optimization in executing market events and RFPs, optimizing sourcing activities across categories while partnering with category management to define strategies.
• Perform SWOT, Cost-Benefit, Total Cost of Ownership analyses to support decision-making with category management.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Continuously improve procurement processes, systems, and tools.
• Assist in developing and executing annual and multi-year program plans to help the organization meet Supplier Diversity goals and continuously improve program operations
• Create/prepare regular reports on procurement activities including cost savings, supplier performance, and budget analysis

This role is based on-site in our league office full-time.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advance degree preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in procurement, procurement operations, or supply chain management.
• Skills
  • Extremely strong data analytics skills; ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable insights
  • Knowledge of industry best in class Source to Pay tool design and implementation is desired
  • Expert knowledge of world class process knowledge related to the procurement value chain including: sourcing, contracting, requisitioning, and invoicing preferred
  • Previous experience with large enterprise procurement technologies (i.e. Oracle, Coupa, Jaggaer, Ariba, etc)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including creating executive presentations
  • Build effective relationship with departments and continue to elevate procurement team to support a new global function
  • Advanced MS Excel /PowerPoint required

Other Key Attributes / Talent Characteristics:

• Ability to multitask and complete projects understanding priority levels
• Eager to jump into new tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization
• Comfortable collaborating with employees at all levels and in all departments

Physical Demands:

N/A

Travel:

Some travel may be required for supplier meetings, conferences, and other business needs.

Terms /Expected Hours of Work:

NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week. This position may require additional hours as needed.

The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. 

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset