Procurement Manager

At DNA Entertainment Networks, we have been creating unforgettable experiences for over 39 years across music, sports, and corporate events. As industry leaders, we blend creativity and innovation to deliver cutting-edge live and virtual experiences for globally recognized brands and new-age disruptors. Join our team and contribute to building seamless, large-scale events that inspire and engage audiences worldwide.

We are looking for a Procurement Manager who will oversee and execute the complete procurement cycle for a wide range of events. This role is responsible for sourcing reliable vendors, negotiating advantageous contracts, managing budgets, and ensuring that every product and service procured aligns with event-specific requirements, quality standards, and timelines. The ideal candidate is strategic, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced event environment.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies tailored to diverse event requirements.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard new vendors across categories such as venues, catering, AV, dcor, logistics, and staffing.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships while ensuring vendor performance and compliance.
• Lead negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favourable terms, and cost-effective contracts.
• Create, review, and manage all vendor contracts, ensuring adherence to policies and legal standards.
• Manage procurement budgets and drive cost-optimisation without compromising quality.
• Identify risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with event planning teams to align procurement with event needs.
• Oversee inventory levels, logistics coordination, and timely delivery of assets.
• Maintain an organised vendor database including rate cards, terms, taxes, discounts, and contract validity.
• Regularly benchmark vendor rates against market standards to ensure competitive pricing.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, preferably within events, hospitality, or a similar industry.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in vendor sourcing, contract management, and budget control.
• Excellent organisational abilities and project management skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight event deadlines.

• Experience managing procurement for large-scale live events.
• Familiarity with vendor management systems and rate card databases.
• Knowledge of logistics planning and inventory management for event setups.

Please send your resume and portfolio with the subject line Procurement Manager to [Confidential Information] and join us in engineering the backbone of world-class events through smart procurement.