Manager, Indirect Procurement

Job Description

This position will report to the VP, Head of Procurement and support in building world-class procurement capabilities for A+E Networks (AETN), partnering with internal stakeholders and department owners to ensure they receive maximum value for every dollar spent. The role will develop and execute sourcing processes, including – strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, contract management and compliance.

Responsibilities include acting as a key contact for product and services strategic sourcing for key business units including Technology, Marketing, Office Services, Human Resources, Finance, Research, etc.

The candidate will possess: (1) experience leading strategic sourcing projects, (2) knowledge and expertise across a wide range of indirect spend categories, (3) a consistent track record of delivering results in a complex corporate setting, (4) the strategic, analytical, and interpersonal skills to act as an effective change agent, unlocking barriers to value for priority spend categories.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Strategic sourcing activity and contract negotiation:
• Gather spend and contract data, evaluate spend analytics and develop spend/vendor profiles to identify sourcing opportunities
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to develop procurement strategies, service level requirements, cost models and performance goals for supplier programs
• Facilitate/support cross-functional teams as applicable to execute the sourcing process and plans
• Partner with departments to support supplier selection and decision process (incl. business requirements, RFP preparation and execution)
• Lead contract development, negotiation and execution process
• Coordinate deal and cost savings/avoidance metrics
• Track contract expirations and sourcing opportunities

Category strategy collaboration and operational implementation:
• Create value, drive continuous improvement, and provide realized savings by applying category management and strategic sourcing leading practices
• Lead and/or participate on project teams as required or assigned
• Evaluate market intelligence and research efforts for category management and sourcing, i.e.- top suppliers, industry trends, etc.

Supplier relationship management:
• Provide support in measuring and managing supplier performance issues in collaboration with relevant internal business customers
• Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with suppliers

YOUR STORY:
• Bachelor's degree and/or MBA (preferred) in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related disciplines required
• 5+ years relevant experience in indirect procurement - preference for strong IT sourcing
• Strong organizational skills to oversee a multiplicity of sourcing initiatives in a cross functional/divisional environment
• Knowledge of procurement systems, processes and procedures
• Proficient in MS Office applications – Power Point, Word, Excel
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Media & Entertainment or related industry experience preferred, but not required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal interactions skills
• Self-motivated and results oriented

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7qk79-3-17-150-163-42 in your application.