Supervisor, Event Venue Sourcing Operations
BCDStart applying with LinkedIn Start Please wait... Date: Nov 5, 2026 Location: US, New York, Onsite, United States, NOAM Company: BCD About Us: At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table. While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers At BCD Meetings & Events, we believe the best outcomes come from combining human expertise, innovation and responsible AI. We're investing in technology and talent to help our teams solve complex challenges, create exceptional experiences, advance more sustainable event practices and deliver stronger outcomes for clients around the world. AI supports how we work, learn and innovate, but people remain at the center of every decision, including all hiring decisions. About the Role If you love leading people, negotiating great deals, and keeping multiple moving pieces on track, this could be your kind of role. As Team Lead, Sourcing, you’ll split your time between guiding a high-performing team and managing your own sourcing programs from venue research through contract completion. You’ll be the go-to for coaching, escalations, process improvement, and making sure service levels, data quality, and client expectations stay on point. It’s a fast-moving role for someone who enjoys balancing strategy, detail, and relationship-building. You’re Good At Leading, motivating, and developing a team through coaching, performance feedback, training, and day-to-day support • Managing workload, resources, and priorities so deadlines, service levels, and quality standards are consistently met • Building strong client and supplier relationships while handling escalations with professionalism and confidence • Sourcing venues, preparing budgets, negotiating contracts, and finding smart solutions that align with meeting goals and policy • Working independently, staying organized under pressure, and keeping systems, reporting, and documentation accurate and up to date You Might Also Have A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience • Five or more years in the meetings industry, including planning, sourcing, and/or event execution • Experience managing client relationships in a corporate environment • A strong background negotiating with outside vendors and contract services • Experience working in an SMM environment You Should Know This is an in-office role based in New York City. If you’re ready to lead a team, own impactful sourcing work, and help deliver great meeting experiences, . THE PERKS Flexible Working We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best. Room to Grow Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow. Everyone has a voice We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and emp…