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**Senior Manager, ME Procurement & Vendor Operations | Fidelity** Oversee strategic partnerships between Meetings & Events (ME) and key corporate functions. Lead operations, vendor management, sourcing, and compliance for ME events. Partnering with business leaders, planners, and vendors for efficiency, consistency, and reduced risk. Needs 7+ years in ME operations, procurement, or related roles; experience with industry best practices and event technology trends. Collaborates with Procurement, Legal, Risk, and Finance.
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Full Job Description
Job Description:
The Role
The Senior Manager, Meetings and Events (ME) Procurement and Vendor Operations is responsible for leading the strategic partnership between the ME organization and key corporate functions, including Procurement, Legal, Risk Management, and Finance. This role serves as the operational and strategic lead for vendor management, contract governance, sourcing support, payment processes, and supplier relationship management across the meetings and events portfolio.
This position partners closely with business leadership, meeting planners, and vendor executives to drive operational excellence, mitigate risk, optimize commercial value, and create scalable processes that enable efficient and compliant event execution. The role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking, relationship management, negotiation expertise, and operational leadership.
This role is critical to building a scalable, compliant, and strategically aligned Meetings and Events operation. By leading cross-functional partnerships, strengthening vendor relationships, and driving operational excellence, the Senior Manager enables planners and business stakeholders to execute impactful events with greater efficiency, consistency, and reduced risk.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- Bachelors degree in business, Hospitality, Event Management, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7 years of experience in meetings and events operations, procurement, vendor management, strategic sourcing, or related operational leadership roles
- Experience partnering with Procurement, Legal, Risk, and Finance organizations in a corporate environment
- Demonstrated success leading vendor negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships
- Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Knowledge of industry best practices, compliance standards, and emerging trends in event technology.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to work independently under own direction and initiative
- Ability to travel within the U.S. and work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours
The Team
The Meetings and Events team collaborates with business partners on the planning, budgeting, and design of internal and client events. The team leads over 1,000 events a year with a focus on creating seamless and memorable experiences that support business and firm-wide objectives.
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ProcurementPlease be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company overview
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Reasonable accommodations
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
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Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
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At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.
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