Warner Bros. Discovery
Director,TechnologyStrategicSourcing
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“Director, Technology Strategic Sourcing at Warner Bros. Discovery. Skills: Strategic sourcing, Negotiation, Leadership. Lead a sourcing team. Develop strategic sourcing initiatives”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive value creation; Optimize costs; Enhance business capabilities; Create operational efficiency; Mitigate risks; Produce material savings; Improve terms and conditions; Risk reduction
Industry & Context.
problem-solving mindset; Keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills; Ability to identify and deconstruct issues to overcome obstacles
Ability to work non-traditional hours, as needed, to support global clients
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15-20 years in sourcing, procurement, business development, or related field, supervisory experience, Bachelor's Degree in related field, Advanced negotiation & contracts experience, Understanding of business/industry and financial/cost management, Leadership and communication abilities, Data driven decision making, Exceptional Enterprise negotiation skills, Must be a leader and decision maker that seeks, identifies & implements process improvement and efficiencies, Must be flexible and adapt to the ever-changing business needs of technology and advertising clients, able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced and evolving environment, capable of setting team priorities to meet deadlines, Ability to own and drive deals to execution, build collaborative relationships in multi-functional teams, problem-solving mindset, Team player, self-starter, quick learning, interpersonal and solution-oriented attitude, ability to effectively operate with high energy and flexibility in a fast-paced cross functional, able to prioritize tasks and projects accordingly, Keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills, Ability to identify and deconstruct issues to overcome obstacles, Exceptional written and verbal communications/interpersonal skills, research/analytical skills, presentation communication skills, Highly organized, attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness, Ability to work non-traditional hours, as needed, to support global clients
Nice to Have
MBA/JD preferred, Experience using Ariba, Workday Strategic Sourcing/Scout preferred, Experience in the category of third-party professional services & contingent labor
What You'll Do.
Develop strategic sourcing initiatives
Execute strategic sourcing initiatives
Oversee acquisition of products and services
Manage direct reports
Define and manage team goals
Provide leadership on best practices
Build client relationships
Ensure effective operation of business functions
Implement fiduciary controls
Apply existing policies
Manage contractual agreements
Identify process improvement areas
Implement changes and improvements
Serve as escalation point for team deals
Manage vendor escalations
Manage internal stakeholder escalations
Challenge internal blockers
Problem solve to overcome challenges
Drive deal strategy to resolution
Balance business needs
Serve as negotiation lead
Produce material savings
Improve terms and conditions
Oversee competitive bid process
Assess technology vendors/products
Ensure vendor/product selection alignment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Build relationships with clients; Work within cross-functional teams; Build collaborative relationships in multi-functional teams
Communication Scope
Leadership and communication abilities; Exceptional written and verbal communications/interpersonal skills; presentation communication skills
Process & Methodology
Prioritize tasks and projects
Full Job Description
**_Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of._** **Who We Are…** When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the _creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. **The Director, Technology Strategic Sourcing (TSS) will lead a sourcing team to develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives that drive value creation, optimize costs, and enhance business capabilities across the global Technology organizations. This role will oversee the acquisition of products and services across various technology categories from WBD’s partners. Key responsibilities include people management, strategic planning, supplier selection, deal negotiation, contract management, and relationship management. This role will be based out of the WBD office in Hyderabad, India.** **Responsibilities include, but are not limited to** **People Manager: ~1-3** **Team & Workload Management, Client Engagement: 20%** * Provide leadership and direction through managers and advises management of contractual rights and obligations. * Subordinates may be located in multiple geographic territories / international countries, requiring multi-cultural and multi -language skills. Influences decisions regarding the hiring, disciplinary action, promotional activity, and pay decisions for subordinates. * Inspire and motivate direct reports to perform at their best through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives * Responsible for performance mana
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