Job Summary:
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally. Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE ROLE:
The Program Manager, Supplier Diversity & Inclusion will lead the development, implementation, management and reporting of all aspects of Live Nation's supplier diversity and inclusion initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Global Procurement, this role will serve as a key resource regarding industry trends and best practices in supply chain diversity and inclusion as well as remain knowledgeable concerning the availability, capabilities and development of diverse suppliers that may be relevant to Live Nation.
This position will work closely with Live Nation's Global VP of Diversity & Inclusion to ensure supplier diversity and inclusion efforts complement broader enterprise diversity and inclusion initiatives. As supplier diversity and inclusion initiatives mature, the Program Manager will be expected to serve a critical role in community relations through interaction with the diverse supplier community, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations that focus on the development and economic empowerment of diverse firms.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
Research and, in collaboration with the Head of Global Procurement, Global VP of Diversity & Inclusion, and other key stakeholders, develop an initial supplier diversity and inclusion program for Live Nation that reflects our commitment to advancing diverse supplier spend
Facilitate Global Procurement D&I efforts by identifying diverse suppliers and engaging their participation in competitive or direct sourcing efforts across multiple stakeholders, venues and/or teams
Advocate advancement of and build sustainable growth opportunities for diverse-owned businesses across decentralized supplier selection structure to develop a scalable pipeline of diverse suppliers
Lead cross-functional work teams with the goal to expand opportunities for diverse suppliers; measure and report results and progress toward Live Nation's D&I priorities
Collect, track, and report metrics to ensure program goals are met including:
Dashboards, analyses, and consolidated reports of spend with diverse suppliers and other related data across the enterprise
Compilation of reports into presentations used internally and externally
Provide annual compliance reporting, as required, to internal stakeholders, key customers, and government agencies
Monitor and analyze trends, benchmark data and report both corporate and industry impacts, emerging and best practices, and recommendations to key internal stakeholders in a timely manner
Work with Category Managers to conduct annual analysis of potential opportunities
Work with Compliance team to manage process of Supplier Diversity status identification and maintenance to ensure integrity of information
Work with other Global Procurement team members and/or key stakeholders to pre-qualify suppliers, review performance, resolve issues and provide guidance to enhance supplier capabilities and growth
Develop and maintain content for an internal Supplier Diversity & Inclusion page on the Global Procurement intranet site
As appropriate, actively engage and participate in the preparation of internal and external events promoting and recognizing Supplier Diversity & Inclusion efforts.
Work closely and collaboratively with various internal cross-functional organizations that are vital to supplier diversity and inclusion program success, including Operations, Legal, Compliance, Finance and others
Additional duties as business needs arise
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
B.S./B.A. in applicable field; advanced applicable degree and/or CPSM, CPSD Preferred
Minimum 8 years of experience in Sourcing & Procurement or related field, including at least 5 years with responsibility for Supplier Diversity & Inclusion-related initiatives
Experience in designing and implementing successful Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Programs
Adept at building and maintaining supplier relationships and track record of driving continuous improvement from suppliers
Strong communication and presentation skills
Experience establishing strong relationships with supply chain professionals, internal stakeholders, diverse supplier community and external advocacy organizations
Experience leveraging procurement experience to develop value added relationships with procurement professionals and functional leaders to increase the development and utilization of diverse suppliers
Experience conducting analyses and developing actionable recommendations and implementation plans
Project management experience demonstrating ability to prioritize activities across a team and sustain team performance during extended projects
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Skill in understanding and developing process flows
Excellent negotiating, consensus building and conflict resolution skills
Extensive communication and teamwork skills with both internal and external customers
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a rapidly changing, highly decentralized environment
Ability to effectively represent Live Nation and Global Procurement in various settings with internal and external leaders
Willingness to -constructively dissent- and challenge senior management thinking on key supplier diversity and procurement issues
Strong leadership and management skills; viewed as credible by various business unit leaders
Ability to solve problems guided only by general organization objectives, policies, and goals
Skill in using computer software applications such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook
Operating in a fast-paced professional environment, including both in office and remote work
Travel to various locations; overnight travel
Use of a laptop computer and/or telephone over 4 hours a day
Occasional bending, twisting, crouching, pulling, pushing, and/or reaching to access job-related materials
COVID-19 vaccination will be required for this position subject to legally valid exemptions
Experience using data analysis to identify trends and recommend opportunities for improvement.
Demonstrated ability to persuade others through indirect influencing
Strong organizational and project management skills
Experience in facilitating/leading workgroups, process teams and focus groups
Independence - Ability to complete tasks and initiatives with a minimal amount of supervision
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
Experience in the entertainment industry, particularly live music, preferred
BENEFITS & PERKS
Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
HEALTH: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
YOURSELF: Generous paid time off policy including paid holidays, sick time and paid days off for your birthday, Free concert tickets
WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program
FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, infertility support
CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.
HIRING PRACTICESThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
About Us
Recognized three years in a row by Great Place to WorkR and named one of People Magazine's top 50 Companies that Care, Live Nation Entertainment is the global leader in live entertainment and ticketing. Our world-class portfolio reaches all aspects of the live event and ticketing industry, from ground-breaking software in Ticketmaster, mix of legendary venues and restaurants in House of Blues, production leaders in Concerts, exceptional brand partnerships in Media & Sponsorship, and unparalleled team of artist managers in Artist Nation supported by diverse professionals in all facets of Corporate operations.
We recognize that our most important assets are our employees, the rock stars who keep the live experience going. Generous vacation, healthcare, and retirement benefits are just some of the great perks we offer to support our global workforce of more than 38,000. For any stage in your career, our many unique benefit programs are designed to help you live life to the fullest. We offer student loan repayment to support recent grads, six months of paid caregiver leave to support new parents, perks like Roadie Babies (bring your little ones & a caretaker along with you on work trips) and Music @ Home (stipend to cultivate your little ones' music interest), and tuition reimbursement to fuel your ongoing professional development. Plus, working for the world's largest live event and ticketing company means you'll have access to free concerts, festivals, sports games, and more through our exclusive employee ticket concierge.
There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.
