Procurement Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific implementing strategic initiatives for global healthcare. Collaborating with teams to optimize performance, reduce costs and ensure improvement.
About the role
- Venue Sourcing and Convention Specialist organizing SAE Engineering Events. Responsible for logistics and venue sourcing for conventions and meetings in the mobility industry.
Responsibilities
- Manage logistical aspects of assigned conventions/ meetings/ events including pre-planning, on-site execution and post event wrap up.
- Accountable for carrying out tasks to improve event logistics and exceed attendee expectations;
- Manages AV, catering, space, and room setup logistics with vendors and team members for all event requirements.
- Collaborate with event management to make appropriate selection of venues to source, based on predetermined criteria.
- Negotiate terms and conditions while working closely with Procurement and Legal to ensure SAE’s best interests are being met.
- Make calculated recommendations for venues.
- Facilitate the contract and procurement process with the agreement.
- Develop events budget with Event Manager.
- Liaise with legal, finance, and procurement for contracting, payments, accruals, negotiations, cost reductions and/or credits with all vendors.
- Monitor Engineering Event’s room blocks and manage contractual obligations and concessions that apply to the room block.
- Work with event management to establish housing list for vendors, VIPs, speakers and staff.
- Provide reports and projections for housing for current year and future event.
- Manage VIP and Staff Rooming Lists and allocation of comp rooms, staff rate rooms, and suites as provided in the contract.
- Develop and manage relationships with national sales representatives for hotel brands, convention centers, and cities for the benefit of the Engineering Events Group and Fullsight.
- Assist with exhibitor and sponsor deliverables including but not limited to building exhibitor kits, email confirmations, monitoring registrations, and pulling reports for distribution.
Requirements
- 6 years experience venue sourcing and event planning
- Bachelor’s Degree (Business, hospitality, or related field)
- Understanding of event budgeting, forecasting and reporting
- Strong negotiation skills
- Venue and vendor contracting
- Data collection and data management skills
- General awareness of data privacy regulations
- Builds and maintains strong vendor relationships
- Highly organized and efficient
- Takes initiative and makes recommendations for process improvements
- Team player who displays respect and integrity
- 5+ years' experience in conference logistics role (250-6000 attendees) with an association or corporation
- 5+ years' experience with Microsoft Office Suite - intermediate-advanced level
- 3+ years' experience sourcing, negotiating, and contracting hotels and venues
- 1-year experience building/managing room blocks in Passkey (Cvent certification for housing management may be accepted in lieu of experience)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
Job title
Job type
Experience level
Salary
Not specified
Degree requirement
Location requirements
Category Manager managing Material Handling procurement for CoreTrust Purchasing Group. Supporting supplier relationships and executing category strategy in a collaborative environment.
Lead Sourcing Specialist responsible for enhancing sourcing operations and driving continuous improvement at GE Vernova. Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
Procurement Manager leading a team for strategic sourcing of direct materials at Novonesis. Driving cost competitiveness and quality in a global organization with a focus on sustainability.
Contract Management Specialist managing international defense contracts supporting Boeing's Defense, Space and Security division. Collaborating with cross - functional teams and developing customer relationships throughout contract execution.
Association Coordinator for EisnerAmper managing client associations' events and communications. Ensuring efficient management of resources and support for client needs in Louisiana.
Site Procurement Manager at GKN Aerospace leading procurement for Fokker Landing Gear operations. Responsible for procurement strategy and supplier performance management with a focus on operational excellence.
Junior Planning Analyst in Sonepar's team responsible for demand forecasting and inventory management. Collaborating with cross - functional teams to optimize purchasing and stock availability.
Enterprise Sourcing Specialist facilitating the sourcing of IT solutions for public bodies. Collaborating with stakeholders for contracting processes and contract negotiation in Virginia's supply chain.
Purchasing Intern at Schaeffler searching, developing, and qualifying suppliers. Focus on improving quality and reducing costs in production processes in the automotive industry.