Director, Production Sourcing
- Pay
- $150,000 – $180,000 per year
- Location
- Universal City, CA
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
The Director, Production Sourcing is a key member of the NBCUniversal Group Procurement Organization, responsible for leading sourcing initiatives across below-the-line physical production categories. The individual will lead procurement strategies and efforts for the Company, globally, including, for, across television studios, film, and streaming productions.
Key Responsibilities
- Work hand in hand with Studio executives and show-level executive crew leadership to deliver value, including favorable deal terms, responsive scopes of work, and best in market costs from production suppliers by:
- Executing all transactions necessary to obtain enterprise-wide value for NBCUs productions including complex RFPs and RFIs; negotiating complex deal terms and contracts; calculating savings and value benefits resulting from sourcing opportunities
- Maintaining expert working knowledge of the company's production spend, succinct categories of that spend in addition to positive working relationships with a very large base of suppliers that work with NBCU productions globally and on individual locations
- Driving adoption of preferred suppliers and negotiated agreements to increase spend under management
- Partnering with Legal, Finance and other relevant BUs on contract execution and risk management
- Tracking and communicating savings and value delivery
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of combined experience in sourcing, procurement, production operations, or related field
- Advanced negotiation skills across complex categories with analytical cost structures that yield tangible value for the Company
- Strong analytical, financial, and stakeholder management skills
- Highly motivated self-starter and creative thinker
- Financial acumen and savings analysis expertise
- Cross-functional collaboration and influence skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in media, entertainment, or production environments
- Knowledge of below-the-line production categories
Additional Requirements
Hybrid: 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.
Pay and benefits
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: $150,000 - $180,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).
About the Company
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences.
We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service.
We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood.
NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
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.
From NBCUniversal's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 7, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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