Category Manager – Procurement Full Time NEW

The FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX is one of the showcase events in the FIA Formula One World Championship ®..This three-day spectacle attracts a global audience to witness the world’s greatest drivers and cars navigate the iconic Las Vegas Strip at breathtaking speeds approaching 200 mph.

Position Overview

As part of the recently formed Procurement team, this position collaborates with department leaders and suppliers, tender and contract supplier agreements, maintains the integrity of the procurement process and administers the procurement system.

Responsibilities

• Develops effective relationships and collaborative working styles with key stakeholders, including department leaders, Finance and Legal.
• Supports the business in drafting specifications and ensure the final product is clear, unambiguous, and meaningful to the marketplace.
• Running the end-to-end Procurement Cycle including the preparation of (RFx) pretender, tender documents, tender execution, submission data compilation and analysis, business case presentation, and contract award and subsequent contract management.
• Ensures best value for Las Vegas Grand Prix with robust terms & conditions that manages the company’s risk appropriately and are in alignment with business needs.
• Supports the business in managing supplier performance and collaborate with suppliers to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Contributes to Procurement’s Supply Risk Register and ensure that risk mitigation strategies are applied to all sourcing decisions.
• Manages the completion and accuracy of the Contracts Register for all Work In Progress projects and contract renewals / expiries.
• Owns the verification process of all Purchase Order Requisition’s (POR) and ensure that the departments are compliant in their requests.
• Undertakes diligence on new suppliers and complete the supplier on-boarding processes.
• To undertake other duties within your capabilities as assigned to you from time to time.

Qualifications And Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, business, finance, or a related field.
• Certification as a Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) highly desired.
• Minimum of 5 years procurement experience at a senior level position within a demanding environment.
• Experience managing vendors and contracts across direct and indirect categories. Specific Procurement experience in commercial construction and/or major sporting or entertainment events is highly desired. Experience in hospitality, staffing/contingent labor, event and facility services, MRO is desirable.
• Experience setting up, managing, Framework agreements & Statements of Work.
• Extensive experience managing complex tender/RFx events across various business units in a highly matrixed environment from start to finish is highly desired.
• Working knowledge of P2P systems (implementation experience a plus).
• Ability to draft and negotiate strong contracts to meet business needs & objectives including KPIs, SLAs and any additional relevant performance tracking requirements.
• Excellent communication with strong written and presentation skills, an engaging style, and ability to demonstrate gravitas when discussing complex projects.
• Experience of generating fact-based insights through analysis using tools and techniques to provide strategic direction, and to be able to present to stakeholders where required.
• Ability to influence and drive behavioral change both internally and throughout the supply chain.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, up to C Suite, and ability to challenge difficult stakeholders when appropriate.
• Ability to make well-informed decisions and exercise good judgment and discretion in a fast-paced environment and in a variety of situations, including in the absence of express direction.
• Work under pressure, both independently and in collaboration with others, in order to meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook, highly preferred.
• Ability to quickly understand and comply with Company policies, procedures and practices, maintaining confidentiality and strong ethical standards.

OUR VALUES

We drive forward as one team, fueled by our values. Our passion for excellence makes us the best at what we do, delivering unmatched performance every day.

DEDICATION – Driven by enthusiasm

We take pride in what we do, we are motivated to work hard and give everything 100%

INTEGRITY – Racing with honor

We are open and honest, always doing the right thing for our colleagues and for the business

TEAMWORK – Powered by inclusivity

The success of each of us always relies on the work of the entire team. We win only if we collaborate, communicate, and support each other, harnessing our diverse skills and perspectives to work together

INNOVATION – Accelerating the future

Speed is our nature; innovation is our edge. We embrace new ideas and creative thinking to stay ahead of the curve, learning from failure and success

EXCELLENCE – Chasing victory

Every race is a challenge, and every challenge is an opportunity to achieve greatness. We plan, adapt, and deliver, always striving to improve ourselves.

Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.