Procurement Manager

In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. Who Are We A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we’re looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do. Who Are You An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you’re committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you’d be shocked if guests weren’t positively impacted by their interactions with you. The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the operations and execution of the organization’s internal retail programs. This role manages sourcing, purchasing, vendor management, inventory coordination, purchase orders, and financial performance associated with company intercompany retail related programs. The Procurement Manager serves as a business partner to internal departments, ensuring intercompany retail and procurement initiatives are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with company brand standards and business objectives. The ideal candidate is a resourceful, analytical, and collaborative problem solver with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Internal Retail & Merchandise Strategy: Executes the organization’s internal retail and merchandise strategy, including product assortment, costing, ordering, fulfillment, inventory, and overall program performance. Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing: Manages sourcing and purchasing activities for apparel, merchandise, promotional products, hard and soft goods, and related services while identifying opportunities to leverage enterprise-wide spend, optimize costs, and drive overall value. Vendor Management & Oversight: Manages vendor selection, onboarding, negotiations, contracts, costs, payment terms, MOQs, lead times, service levels, and ongoing supplier performance while building strong strategic vendor relationships. Procurement & PO Operations: Manages internal purchase requests, purchase order creation and management, order tracking, fulfillment, and procurement controls to ensure accurate and timely purchasing activities. Proactive Stakeholder Management: Serves as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, proactively communicating project status, timelines, risks, changes, and key decisions to maintain alignment, transparency, and visibility throughout the procurement process. Customized & Brand Sensitive Procurement: Manages high-visibility, brand-sensitive merchandise and customized product initiatives alongside standard procurement activities, ensuring product specifications, artwork, quality, timelines, and brand requirements are consistently met. Complex Procurement Project Management: Effectively manages multiple complex procurement projects, purchase orders, and customized orders simultaneously, prioritizing competing demands and delivery results within tight timelines. Financial & Business Performance: Moni…

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