Director, Sourcing Enterprise Technology

As part of our strategyto better align withSPEIT department structuredaccountabilitymodel we are enhancing our Technology Sourcing functiontoalign with ITareas of accountability. This role willfocus on Enterprise Technologysourcing however will alsowork collaboratively withCategorySourcingleadsfor Marketing Production Corporate Services & Facilities Professional Services and Travelto ensure a complementary and structured approach to managing procurement across diverse technology needs.

The DirectorSourcingforEnterpriseTechnologywill focus on driving efficienciesoptimizingsupplier relationships and fostering innovation while ensuring alignment with broader IT and procurement strategies. This position is a key addition tosupportgrowth andenhanceour sourcing capabilities inthe expanding landscape oftechnologyandautomation.

This is an exciting opportunity to leadsourcingfortechnology andrelatedservicesacross critical business areas. The DirectorofSourcingwill play a pivotal role in driving innovationoptimizingsupplier partnerships and ensuring procurement are looking for an individual who is self-motivated high-energy and committed to advancing the vision of the Global Procurement organization. Prior experience in Studio Media and/or Sourcing environments ispreferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Expansion & Alignment: Support the structured growth of the Technology Sourcing function by aligning sourcing strategies with ITareas of accountability ensuring consistencyacross the category.
• Strategic Sourcing Leadership: Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies across key categories ensuring they align with corporate goals and drive measurable value.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work alongside existing Category Sourcing leaders to create synergies ensuring a seamless and cooperative procurement environment.
• Partnership: Develop andmaintainstrong relationships with business partners facilitating regular communication and collaboration. Act as a liaison to ensure alignment between sourcing strategies and business needs driving problem-solving initiatives.
• Internal Alignment and Adoption: Foster a mindset shift among business leaders and stakeholders to encourage openness to collaboration and partnership within the sourcing function.
• Technology Procurement: Oversee sourcing and procurement of enterprise technology solutions including cloud computing SaaS cybersecurity IT infrastructure and emerging digital innovations.
• Trusted Advisor: Serve as a subject matter expert on sourcing processes supplier management and category strategy. Guide business partners by coordinating regularmeetings proactively developing materials and fostering a culture of transparency and trust.
• Spend Analytics: Perform detailed spend analysis toidentifytrends cost-saving opportunities and value-driven initiatives. Continuously enrich data quality to provideaccuratebusiness intelligence and enhance decision-making.
• Supplier Management: Drive strategic supplier relationships including contract management performance evaluation and risk mitigation ensuring alignment with businessobjectivesand compliance requirements.
• Agile Sourcing: Continuously seek process improvements to streamline sourcing operations increase efficiency and enhance the speed and effectiveness of procurement cycles. Leverage innovative tools automation and data-driven insights tooptimizesourcing practices.
• Technology & Innovation: Leverage AI automation and digital procurement tools to enhance sourcing decision-making improve efficiency and enable real-time data analysis for strategic sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business Supply Chain Finance or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10 years of sourcing procurement or supply chain experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Provenexpertisein strategic sourcing supplier management contract negotiations and operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of digital procurement technologies AI and data analytics to enhance sourcing strategies.
• Excellent leadership stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office skillsincludingPowerPointExcel (including advance Excel functions)and Word
• Must be able to produce visually engaging reports todrive continuous improvement through measurement and monitoring of KPIs
• Must have experience or be willing to learn Agile Scrum Kanban methodologies.
• Experience in Media and Entertainment or Technology-based industries preferred.
• Experience with Spend Analytics and Source-to-Contract tools () preferred.
• Familiarity or subject matterexpertisein one ofmorerelevant sourcing categories preferred.
• The candidate must be a self-starter who can work independently and proactivelyidentifypotential areas for sourcing.
• The candidate mustdemonstrateaspects of the following core competencies:
  • Trusted Partner
  • Effective Communicator
  • Strategic Thinker
  • Innovative Problem Solver
  • Change Agent
  • Learner and Developer
  • Have an affinity for movies television entertainment media and content creation.

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