Strategic Sourcing Senior / Analyst

Job Description

Strategic Sourcing Analyst

ViacomCBS Global Sourcing is seeking a talented sourcing professional to join our team in a key role for the department. Responsibilities include assisting the department in key enterprise-wide projects which provide cost savings and process improvement, outstanding internal customer service, and supporting the Department's annual goals.

The successful candidate will work across all ViacomCBS Divisions, interacting regularly with stakeholders at both the Corporate and Divisional level. With significant growth potential, this position provides an opportunity to work on multiple projects in both traditional and non-traditional spend categories.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

Proactively identify opportunities to adjust processes and spending patterns for efficiencies and cost savings, engages the appropriate stake holders in the process.

Performs risk and financial analysis to support sourcing decisions

Assists in leading cross-functional teams in performing competitive events (RFPs, auctions, etc.) in support of category strategies.

Leverages e-Business tools, such as spend analysis, supplier intelligence, bid/auction event management and others in support of spend category management strategies.

Assists in detailed negotiations and relationships with suppliers, in collaboration with Division management, legal and other stakeholders.

Assists in develop and execute implementation plans for support of programs with new suppliers.

Supports ongoing quality improvement, including score carding of suppliers, ongoing reviews with internal Corporate and Division customers, and staying abreast of market trends, supplier intelligence and other relevant information.

Drives standardization of purchasing best practices, processes and procedures.

Contributes to enterprise commitment to diversity and sustainability through consideration of these key areas during supplier selection and negotiation, as well as in ongoing supplier relationships.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; MBA a plus

3-4 years experience in sourcing, finance, media, or operations environment.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

Strong analytical, business process analysis and problem solving capabilities

Skilled with technology based systems including spend analytics and i-procurement tools

Ability to develop detailed work breakdown structures

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Excellent communication both oral and verbal.

Ability to interpret specifications and use sound judgment to make business decisions

Effective time management and organizational skills

High motivation and results-oriented work ethic

Willingness to learn and understand sourcing best practices

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ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4jmqz-18-226-150-175-42 in your application.