Sourcing Manager

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. 

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. 

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

About the Role

Love the thrill of finding the perfect venue and negotiating a great deal? As a Sourcing Manager, you’ll support Life Sciences meetings in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment where precision, partnership, and smart problem-solving matter. You’ll work closely with clients and internal teams to source hotels and venues, build budgets, and create seamless experiences from the very start. If you enjoy balancing strategy, supplier relationships, and detail-driven execution, this role is a great fit.

You’re Good At

• Negotiating supplier contracts with confidence, including rates, concessions, and business and legal terms
• Managing venue sourcing from end to end while keeping client needs, budgets, and timelines front and center
• Working in a structured, compliance-focused environment where quality, accuracy, and professionalism are essential
• Collaborating with meeting managers, operations partners, and client contacts to align on requirements and sourcing strategy
• Using tools like Cvent RFP to drive efficient sourcing, track activity, and maintain organized reporting and availability grids.

You Might Also Have

• Experience supporting Life Sciences clients or meetings where process, preferred vendors, and detailed requirements are especially important
• Familiarity with preferred hotel programs, global hotel brokers, and navigating venue decisions in a research-driven, deadline-focused setting
• Experience preparing polished, high-level venue PowerPoint decks for clients or stakeholders
• Strong organization and time management skills when juggling multiple sourcing requests and deliverables
• Comfort participating in site inspections, industry site visits, and vendor presentations as needed.

You Should Know

• This role is fully virtual and operates primarily within the Eastern Time Zone.

If you’re ready to bring your sourcing expertise to a role where your work directly shapes exceptional meeting experiences, apply now.

THE PERKS

Flexible Working
We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow
Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice
We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move
The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered
Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.
It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.
 

Travel requirements for this role are as follows:Less than 25% 

We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Sourcing Manager  is between $60,000 - $75,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.

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