About the Role
Beast Industries is seeking a Manager of Procurement to build and lead the company's end-to-end procurement function. This role will serve as the connective tissue between high-volume production teams and corporate leaders, managing sourcing, vendor management, and cost controls for both production and corporate spend. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, has a bias for action, and can build scalable systems in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead procurement for video and content production, including equipment, props, set materials, talent logistics, specialty items, and on-location services.
- Partner closely with Production and Studio teams to anticipate needs and execute under tight timelines.
- Build and manage a vetted vendor network capable of sourcing unique, high-value, and large-scale items on short notice.
- Own corporate sourcing across categories including technology, facilities, professional services, and SaaS.
- Design and implement a unified procurement function that serves both production and corporate needs.
- Develop scalable processes for recurring needs while maintaining flexibility for one-of-a-kind productions.
- Optimize procurement tools and P2P platforms to improve visibility and efficiency.
- Establish supplier performance metrics and lead regular business reviews with strategic vendors.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising production quality or timelines.
- Provide executive-level reporting on procurement performance, savings, and risk.
Requirements
- 7–12+ years of procurement experience, with meaningful exposure to both production/operations environments and corporate procurement.
- Background in media, entertainment, consumer products, or high-growth startups strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to source and procure in fast-paced, high-volume environments where speed and resourcefulness are essential.
- Deep experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor management across diverse categories.
- Strong understanding of procurement best practices, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership analysis.
- Proven track record of building procurement infrastructure — policies, processes, tools — in a scaling organization.
- Exceptional negotiation skills across both tactical spot buys and long-term strategic agreements.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills with creative, production, finance, legal, and executive stakeholders.
- Comfort with ambiguity and sound judgment under pressure with incomplete information.
Experience Level
- 7-12+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field
- Advanced degree or procurement certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPP) a plus
Salary/Compensations
- Fixed annual salary of $120,000 - 160,000
- Target total compensation ranges from $138,000 – $184,000
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision and company-paid Life Insurance
- Company contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- 401k Plan with Safe Harbor company-matching
- Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
- Company-provided technology package
- Relocation assistance where applicable, including travel and company-provided housing for the first 90 days
- Annual bonus
- Employee equity plan grant
About the Company
- Beast Industries is a multifaceted media and entertainment company founded by Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, the most watched person in the world.
- Renowned for revolutionizing digital content creation, Beast Industries encompasses a diverse portfolio of ventures that extend far beyond its origins on YouTube.
- With a mission to entertain, inspire, and create significant social impact, Beast Industries operates across various domains including digital media, philanthropy, consumer products, and innovative business initiatives.
- At Beast Industries, we believe in the transformative power of digital media and its potential to entertain, educate, and effect positive change.
- Our commitment to innovation, creativity, and philanthropy drives us to explore new frontiers, create unforgettable experiences, and build a legacy that inspires future generations.
