Supervisor, Technology Procurement

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 Supervisor, Technology Procurement is responsible for the successful management of a single business function within the Technology Business Operations Procure-to-Pay team. P2P functions include Broadcast, Production and Infrastructure Procurement; End-user Device Procurement; Invoice Management; Workforce Procurement; Support Renewals; Telecom Business Management and Mobility Management.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
People Management (25%)
Inspiring and motivating employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives
Organize scheduling, training and onboarding
Monitor employee work and provide guidance
Provide daily work direction and feedback to the team
Work with team to define and manage goals
Responsible for performance management of team

Team Operations (60%)
Responsible for the effective and efficient operation of all business functions assigned
Be a point of escalation when issues arise
Initiate and execute special projects
Identify and track team metrics

Process Improvement (15%)
Provide leadership on best practices and processes
Lead team in aligning core responsibilities, strategy and activities essential to add value to the business functions assigned
Keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills that enable sound decision making
Ability to identify and deconstruct issues to overcome obstacles
Coordinating different teams to foster exchange of ideas and provide cross-team learning opportunities

DIMENSIONS
Size of Team 2-5

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
7+ years of Procurement, Invoicing, Telecom, Moility or Asset Management experience
7+ years of direct interaction with customers, vendors, manufacturers and asset management teams
Must be flexible and adapt to the ever-changing business needs of technology, broadcast and production clients, be able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Team player, self-starter, and quick learning with interpersonal and solution-oriented attitude and an ability to effectively operate with high energy and flexibility in a fast-paced cross functional environment; able to prioritize tasks nd projects accordingly
Exceptional written and verbal communications/interpersonal skills, research/analytical skills and presentation communication skills
Highly organized, with strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy and conciseness
Ability to work non-traditional hours, as needed
Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, ServiceNow, and P2P systems

REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Engineering or IT-related major preferred)

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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