Manager, Enterprise Procurement

This position supports the Enterprise Procurement team in developing and executing enterprise‑wide sourcing strategies for the Software category. The role serves as a key liaison between Procurement, business stakeholders, and cross‑functional partners—including Legal, Finance, Information Security, Privacy, and Governance—throughout the full procurement lifecycle. Acting as a trusted advisor, this position ensures that software sourcing decisions align with broader enterprise objectives, technology roadmaps, and commercial best practices.

You will partner closely with Comcast and Sky Procurement teams, as well as strategic business leaders across the organization, to drive global enterprise agreements, optimize commercial outcomes, and ensure consistent negotiation and vendor management practices across all regions.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Drive moderately complex deals, including leading contract and legal negotiations.
• Analyze proposals, assess risks, and deliver clear options and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Provide strategic insights and market intelligence to support informed decision‑making.
• Coordinate timely execution of sourcing projects across Legal, Finance, Information Security, Privacy, Governance, and relevant business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders typically within one line of business across Comcast, NBCUniversal, or Sky, to support category and sourcing strategy.
• Manage vendor relationships and understand the broader ecosystem impacts of business decisions.
• Contribute to category strategy development and execution, including supplier management activities.
• Define processes for common situations and identify opportunities to improve the status quo.
• Maintain accurate spend, contract, and vendor data in key procurement systems.
• Conduct cost analysis and develop cost‑reduction strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Identify issues, propose solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and serve as a role model in Empowerment, Collaboration, Feedback & Development, Execution, and Commitment to the highest levels of Integrity and Ethics.

Desired Characteristics:

• Thrive in a dynamic, high‑energy environment where curiosity, collaboration, and bold thinking are encouraged.
• Bring a proactive, self‑starter mindset and take ownership seeing opportunities, driving momentum, and moving work forward without needing direction.
• Build strong, trusted partnerships with stakeholders and vendors, and enjoy working in a highly matrixed organization.
• Communicate with clarity, confidence, and a “storytelling” approach that helps teams understand the why behind decisions.
• Embrace NBCU’s culture of creativity and continuous improvement, always looking for smarter, simpler, more innovative ways to work.
• Navigate ambiguity with ease and can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Operate with the highest levels of integrity, transparency, and respect, representing Procurement as a reliable and valued business partner.
• Enjoy working with diverse teams and believe the best solutions come from open dialogue and inclusive perspectives.
• Are energized by problem‑solving and use data, insight, and thoughtful analysis to influence decisions.
• Manage your time well, juggle multiple priorities, and stay focused in a fast‑moving environment.
• Show resilience and adaptability, two core ingredients of thriving in the always‑evolving media and technology landscape.
• Bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a positive attitude to every interaction, big or small.

Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing and procurement of technology products and services
• Excellent work ethic
• Solid commercial and legal acumen, ability to negotiate contracts and deep understanding of commercial models (technology and services)
• Solid knowledge in licensing negotiation for Software Category in the technology space or related experience
• Experienced data analytics capabilities, including proficiency in Excel, Tableau, and other analysis tools
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Exceptional relationship management skills and ability to interact at all levels of management in a mesh organization
• Professional procurement accreditation is desired but not mandatory.

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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. Salary range: $95,000 - $120,000 (bonus eligible).

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.