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# Procurement Associate at First Global Management Services, Inc.

- **Company:** First Global Management Services, Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-08-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://firstagency.com/position/?job=5215954007&gh_jid=5215954007

## Job description

Building a Brand starts with a Story

FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights services. For 30 years, we have utilized three flexible delivery models: Embedded teams, Corporate Campus operations, and a Full-Service Agency. Managing over 37,000 events & projects annually across 110 countries, FIRST serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and Professional Services sectors. FIRST is part of the broader Encore family of companies. Encore is a global leader in event production and technology. Consistently recognized for excellence, recent honors include 2026 Chief Marketer Agency of the Year, the Ad Net Zero Award for sustainability, and more.

Location: Hybrid 2-3 days in First NY office (subject to change at any time to 5 days.)

Learn more at [www.firstagency.com](http://www.firstagency.com/)

## What You Would Get To Do

The Procurement Associate is responsible for managing the end-to-end supplier onboarding process while supporting procurement operations across the business. This role partners with internal stakeholders including Legal, Risk & Compliance, Finance, Operations and business teams to ensure suppliers are onboarded efficiently, compliantly and in accordance with company policies.The Procurement Associate serves as the primary point of contact for supplier onboarding, coordinating vendor due diligence, contracting, approvals, system setup and supplier communications. The role also supports procurement initiatives through reporting, process improvements, supplier data management and procurement administration to deliver an efficient supplier experience while reducing risk and improving operational effectiveness.

## Your Contributions

Accountability for contracts assigned

- Manage and review various supplier contracts with internal business partners and external third parties
- Manage agreements within defined parameters that limit FIRST risk and maximize savings opportunities
- Ensure clear communication with contract stakeholders regarding contract requirements and deadlines
- Cultivate and maintain collaborative  relationships with internal stakeholders

Assess and manage risk throughout contract lifecycle

- Serve as an internal primary point of contact  for business units requiring contract review and support
- Address and advise on contract related questions,
- Conduct thorough review of contract terms for compliance and accuracy within defined parameters
- Identify and flag potential risks within contract terms and escalate as appropriate

Contribute to management and improvement of processes

- Administrate the contracting  inbox, ensuring timely review and appropriate delegation of work
- Accurately maintain all contract records and terms in the contract lifecycle management and other cloud-based systems
- Coordinate efficient routing of documents for appropriate and required approvals and signing
- Recommend changes that will enhance efficiency in how contract lifecycle is managed
- Support maintenance of department standard operating procedures

End-to-End Supplier Onboarding

- Administer the complete supplier onboarding lifecycle from intake through supplier activation.
- Act as the initial point of contact for suppliers throughout the onboarding process.
- Review supplier submissions for completeness and coordinate collection of required documentation.
- Monitor onboarding progress and proactively resolve delays or issues.
- Communicate onboarding requirements and status updates to internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Maintain accurate supplier records and documentation throughout the supplier lifecycle.

Procurement Operations

- Support procurement activities across multiple business units.
- Coordinate execution of supplier agreements and routing for internal approvals and signatures.
- Assist with supplier renewals, updates and ongoing supplier maintenance.
- Support RFPs, RFIs and sourcing activities as required.
- Maintain procurement documentation, templates and standard operating procedures.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position.  The employee may be asked to perform other duties and responsibilities, as necessary.

What We Are Looking For:

- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- 3-5 years of experience
- Legal terminology knowledge within Americas, APAC and EMEA
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, Google software and Salesforce
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems, supplier management software  and Salesforce
- Past experience in event or conference planning or with agency operations
- Demonstrate and maintain high ethical standards and professionalism
- Proven ability to manage multiple contracts and responsibilities simultaneously, prioritize workload, manage expectations and maintain attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
- Highly motivated, able to work independently and exhibit strong work ethic
- Ability to work in a global environment and adapt to differences among cultures
- Ability to cope in complex and potentially stressful situations
- Requires the ability to work and cooperate with other employees and third parties at all levels and from diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas, information and opinions to facilitate the task at hand
- Excellent oral and written communication skills

At FIRST, we believe that our success is driven by the passion, creativity, and commitment of our teams. That's why we offer a range of benefits and perks to support your personal and professional growth

- Medical, Dental & Vision, which includes the option of a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA)
- 401 (k)
- Five Flexible Spending Accounts Options
- Generous Paid Time Off Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life, Disability & Pet Coverages
- Wellness Stipend
- Mobile Phone Allowance
- Complimentary access to Headspace, Teladoc, Maven, Rocket Lawyer, Mobilo & more
- Aura Identity Theft Protection
- Discretionary Bonus Structure
- Global Opportunities: With a presence in 7 countries worldwide, including headquarters in London, New York, and Singapore, you may have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different locations.

United States Residents: The base pay for this position ranges from $77,500.00 - $89,100.00. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Please note that the national salary range listed in the job posting reflects the new hire salary range across various U.S. locations that would be applicable to the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

#LI-hybrid  #LI-KM1

FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.

## About First Global Management Services, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: FIRST is a global brand experience agency that creates and executes award-winning events and experiences to connect people with the world’s top brands.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of Encore Group (USA) LLC)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 1996
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Events Services / Experiential Marketing
- **Target customers**: B2B – Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 clients across financial services, technology, media, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: FIRST brings together brands and people through creative, connected events and experiences.

## Products & Services
- **Full-Service Agency Partnership**: Strategy, creative, content, digital technology, data & insights, and event production for large-scale brand experiences.
- **Embedded Solutions**: Specialist talent placed directly into client teams to augment in-house marketing and events capabilities.
- **Data & AI Services**: Head of Data & AI leads analytics and intelligence offerings to measure and optimize experiential campaigns.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (Private)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at $9.5 M by third‑party data (may not reflect full scale); not officially confirmed.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Encore Group (USA) LLC; clients include ten Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 brands.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew ~12 % YoY to over 800 employees; named Chief Marketer’s 2025 Most Innovative Marketing Agencies of the Year; Event Marketer Top Agency of the Year 2024; C&IT Global Agency of the Year (Over 100 Employees).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Global footprint**: Presence in 16 cities across 4 continents (New York, Los Angeles, London, Dublin, Singapore, etc.).
- **Long track record**: Over 29 years of operation with deep relationships across multiple industries.
- **Integrated service model**: Offers both full‑service agency work and embedded talent, giving clients flexibility.
- **Award‑winning creativity**: Consistently recognized by industry peers for innovation and execution.

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainability & inclusion**: Active commitment to increasing positive impact on people and planet; 16 % supplier diversity spend (Q2 2024).
- **Data‑driven experiences**: Investment in data and AI capabilities to enhance event measurement and personalization.
- **Talent expansion**: Continuously hiring across departments; 51 open positions as of mid‑2025.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes curiosity, creativity, connection, and a set of core values: Ambition, Creativity, Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork (A.C.E.I.T.).
- **Diversity**: Women make up a significant portion of the global workforce; active supplier diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- **Work environment**: Hybrid/office roles available across multiple global offices; careers page lists roles in Event Technology, Production, Account Management, Data & AI, and more.
- **Perks & recognition**: CEO Maureen Ryan Fable named Chief Marketer’s 2024 Agencies CEO of the Year; company invests in wellness and community philanthropy.

## Sources
1. [firstagency.com](https://firstagency.com/)
2. [firstagency.com/who-we-are](https://firstagency.com/who-we-are/)
3. [firstagency.com/careers](https://firstagency.com/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/firstglobalagency](https://www.linkedin.com/company/firstglobalagency)

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