Global Operations - Sr. Procurement Manager

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities.

Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

The Role

The Senior Manager, Procurement serves as a strategic business partner responsible for leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, contract lifecycle management, and procurement transformation activities across the organization. This role partners closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies, mitigate risk, optimize spend, and deliver measurable value.

The Senior Manager will lead complex procurement initiatives from initial assessment and sourcing strategy through negotiation, contracting, implementation, and ongoing supplier management. The ideal candidate brings strong strategic sourcing expertise, financial and business acumen, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned categories, from initial business requirements and market assessment through supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities, operational requirements, and financial objectives.
• Partner with senior leaders and functional stakeholders to identify procurement opportunities, cost efficiencies, and areas for improved supplier performance.
• Provide procurement expertise and guidance throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Support procurement activities associated with acquisitions, integrations, and other enterprise transformation initiatives as needed....