Director, Strategic Sourcing

The GIST
The GIST

Administration · Full-time

USD 140k-180k / year

Posted on Nov 7, 2026
SUMMARYThe Director, Strategic Sourcing will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives across the Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment portfolio. This role will partner with departments across the organization to maximize value, strengthen supplier relationships, manage risk, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.The Director will manage complex sourcing initiatives from market assessment and competitive bidding through negotiation, contracting, implementation, and ongoing supplier performance management.WHAT YOU WILL DODevelop and implement organization-wide sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.Partner with Finance, Legal and business leaders to understand requirements and develop effective sourcing strategies.Lead supplier selection, competitive bidding, commercial evaluation, contract negotiation, implementation, and performance management.Identify opportunities for cost optimization, vendor consolidation, improved commercial terms, and increased value from supplier relationships.Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, establishing performance expectations and accountability for contractual commitments.Analyze spend, supplier performance, financial information, and market trends to identify opportunities and inform sourcing decisions.Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to negotiate commercial agreements that balance cost, service, flexibility, performance, and risk.Establish and continuously improve sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and contract management policies and processes.Track relevant market intelligence, pricing trends, and supplier developments across key spend categories.Partner with Finance to measure sourcing results, including negotiated savings, cost avoidance, and supplier performance.Support business and Partnership Sales teams, as appropriate, in evaluating supplier relationships and commercial opportunities.WHAT YOU WILL BRING7-10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, vendor management, or a related discipline.Demonstrated experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations.Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience analyzing spend, supplier economics, proposals, and market data.Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP), procurement, sourcing, or contract management systems.Strong understanding of competitive bidding, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.Excellent communication and relationship-management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across an organization.Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.Experience in sports, entertainment, hospitality, media, or another multi-business organization is preferred.WHO YOU AREA strategic thinker who can translate business needs into effective sourcing strategies.A skilled negotiator who balances financial value with strong, productive supplier relationships.Analytical and comfortable using data and market intelligence to guide decisions.A collaborative partner who builds trusted relationships across departments and businesses.Highly organized and accountable, with the ability to take initiatives from strategy through execution.Adaptable and resourceful, with a growth mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.COMPENSATION$140,000 - $180,000 base salaryFull-time employees are eligible for a robust slate of total rewards, including:Bonus eligibilityMedical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA and FSA eligibility401k Employer Match at 4%Competitive PTO policy & Company HolidaysParental leave policy eligible after 6 months of serviceAccess to events at Barclays Center, subject to ticket availabilityFree lunch onsite Monday - Thursday; onsite barista barAnd more!WORK ENVIRONMENTWorks primarily in an office environment in Industry City, Brooklyn. You may be expected to occasionally attend games and other events on evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion/creed, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage, immigration, or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.