Featured Sports JobDirector of Procurement | Employer: | Pelotonia | Location: | Columbus, OH |
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Job Description:
Thoroughly understand all assets and supplies needed to host large-scale, three-day fundraising bike tour that hosts over 10,000 riders, volunteers and guests
Seek, solidify and steward beneficial relationships with vendors and partners who can provide in kind gifts, significant cost savings and/or financial sponsorships for assets and supplies
Manage all vendors who provide goods and services for all aspects of the business
Coordinate meeting schedules with all vendors
Prepare and manage a rigorous budget
Manage acquisition, invoicing and delivery of all assets and supplies
Work with Director of Event Operations and Safety and vendors to plan venue layouts and placement of assets and supplies as well as build schedules and event guidelines
Work with volunteers and independent contractors to ensure that all assets and supplies are organized and treated with care
Manage transportation, warehousing and storage of all assets and supplies
Manage and oversee expo operations at opening ceremony
Assist with all on-site production and clean-up throughout event weekend
Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in sports marketing, business administration, event management and/or any equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
Self-motivated, organized and accountable
Motivated by service, humility and compassion
Excellent communication skills, including writing, proof-reading skills, and speaking
Ability to work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments at the same time
Ability to work independently to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, coordinate support, solve problems and meet deadlines
Ability to embrace change and move forward in a positive way
Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor both in person and by phone
Ability to work collaboratively
Sincere customer service ethic and high expectations for quality
Willing to work very flexible hours, including evening and weekend hours, especially during summer months leading up to event
Proficient using the latest version of Excel
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How To Apply:
Send email to:
kgriesmer@pelotonia.org
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