Director, Strategic Vendor Management

The Director of Strategic Vendor Management will serve as the enterprise lead for developing, governing, and optimizing Universal Creative’s vendor ecosystem. This role will establish a comprehensive vendor strategy that ensures performance, accountability, and long-term alignment with business, creative, and technical priorities.

• Lead a comprehensive, data-driven audit and evaluation of vendor relationships across all project phases.
• Establish standards, policies, and frameworks for vendor performance, accountability, and governance.
• Monitor vendor delivery against quality, cost, and schedule commitments, escalating risks and initiating recovery plans as needed.

• 10+ years of experience in capital projects management or enterprise vendor management.
• Experience in themed entertainment is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

At Universal Creative, we design, develop, and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable. Our Administration teams support our global projects by providing the resources, tools, and information needed to create extraordinary experiences.