POSITION: Vice President Category Management
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
REPORTS TO: SVP, Procurement
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
LEGENDS GLOBAL
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!
THE ROLE
The Vice President Category Management will lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide sourcing strategies and category management frameworks to drive sustainable cost savings, innovation, and supplier performance. This leadership role is accountable for overseeing key spend categories across direct and indirect goods and services and delivering measurable value in alignment with business objectives.
The ideal candidate will bring deep sourcing expertise, strong leadership, and a collaborative mindset to transform procurement into a strategic business partner.
This position will also assist in the continued development and enhancement of the company’s procurement systems & processes and will be a key enabler of our procurement and purchasing teams.
ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Strategy
• Lead the development and execution of category management and sourcing strategies aligned to corporate goals, ESG priorities, and operational needs.
• Build and lead a high-performing category management organization across all major spend areas including corporate services, information technology, food & beverage, facilities, operating supplies, projects, FF&E, and merchandise.
• Partner with business unit leaders and functional executives to understand demand, align sourcing strategies, and maximize total value.
• Embed efficiency, operability, supplier diversity, sustainability, and innovation into sourcing strategies.
Category Management
• Develop and execute category strategies that drive value, reduce risk, and improve operational and supplier performance.
• Lead major RFPs, contract negotiations, and supplier selection in collaboration with business stakeholders and legal.
• Negotiate and manage extensive purveyor and manufacturer deviated pricing programs.
• Conduct comprehensive market and spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and leverage scale.
• Ensure competitiveness and market prices through extensive benchmarking and proactive oversight of cost of goods sold.
• Monitor supplier performance, including cost, service, quality, and compliance, and develop supplier improvement initiatives.
Governance & Compliance
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain sourcing and category policies, playbooks, and contract templates.
• Partner with Finance, Risk, and Legal to manage contractual risk and compliance.
Digital Enablement & Reporting
• Provide significant input in development of procurement technology and reporting capabilities that enable delivery of category strategies and business goals.
• Play significant role in building a supplier marketplace, supplier data pipelines, and deployment of procurement technology to enhance visibility, automate workflows, and enable data-driven decisions.
• Track and report on sourcing savings, pipeline, and category performance to executive leadership.
• Continuously evaluate and improve category management and sourcing tools, scorecards, and metrics.
• Additional ad-hoc responsibilities will be needed as the program grows and matures, list above is not exhaustive.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 15+ years in procurement, supply chain, or business transformation with proven success leading center of excellence or procurement transformation initiatives.
• Proven track record leading category strategies and sourcing across multiple spend categories.
• Deep negotiation and contract management skills, with experience managing complex, high-value agreements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with procurement platforms, Artificial Intelligence
• Experience with supplier diversity, ESG initiatives, and procurement-driven innovation.
Preferred Attributes
• Passion for live entertainment, culinary innovation, and venue experience.
• Strong experience with Group Purchasing Organization programs.
• Energetic, collaborative leader with strong commercial and operational acumen.
• Strategic thinker with a bias for execution and results.
• Business Partnership & Influence
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Change Leadership
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Financial Acumen
COMPENSATION
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Location: Remote (Corporate, US)
Travel: approximately 25%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
NOTE:
The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.