Manager Tech Sourcing

Job Description

The Manager Technology Global Sourcing & Partnerships (TGSP) will collaborate with various internal clients across the global WARNERMEDIA Technology & Operations organization to execute sourcing and procurement strategies that drive value creation and improved business capability. The Manager will be responsible for managing technology acquisitions from WarnerMedia's mid-tier and top-tier technology partnerships, with a primary focus on deal negotiation and strategy. Responsibilities will include managing sourcing events for more complex technology acquisitions, contract planning and negotiation, creating and implementing category strategies and development of sourcing and relationship management policies. This position will be located in Stockholm (Sweden) or New York (the USA), reporting to the Director of Technology Global Sourcing & Partnerships.

The Daily
Manager will manage sourcing projects and will handle business and technical negotiations for mid-tier and top-tier technology transactions, including (50%):
• Managing the request for proposal/quote/information (RFX) process and the competitive bid process for technology vendor selection, where applicable.
• Gathering requirements from relevant WARNERMEDIA stakeholders.
• Reading, interpreting, understanding and communicating technology contract terms. Partner with legal to understand legal concepts and challenges, and problem solve to overcome challenges.
• Working with Finance and Business Stakeholders to identify budgetary constraints and develop desired set of commercial terms.
• Negotiating pricing and other commercial terms, as well as Statements of Work, Service Level Agreements and other technical/operational documents.
• Owning overall responsibility for delivering finalized agreements in accordance with applicable timing requirements and other relevant factors.
• Serve as negotiation lead on deal terms including presenting position, counters, and developing fallbacks to produce material savings, improved terms and conditions, and risk reduction for WARNERMEDIA.
• Deliver cost savings through daily work and through driving proactive cost savings initiatives as part of WarnerMedia's Technology Sourcing team.

Manager will act as an WARNERMEDIA business representative for WARNERMEDIA mid and top tier technology vendors, including (25%):
• Managing WARNERMEDIA's business relationships with vendors, focusing on business issues, escalations and other non-operational matters.
• Creating and implementing global category strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders from key business units of WarnerMedia.
• Planning and managing vendor business reviews; analyzing and rating key vendors.
• Develop supplier debriefing materials to address performance issues and identify opportunities to improve relationships
• Preparing and delivering briefing documents, status reporting, and other data/reports on key WARNERMEDIA technology relationships for senior management.
• Advise and consult with clients on market trends, technology, new products, and training.
• Build strong internal client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor and partner.
• Maintain accurate contracting data, vendor records, and transaction information.

Manager will provide support to the processing and operations functions of the TGSP team, including (10%):
• Identifying and assessing technology vendors/products from a strategic perspective, to ensure that vendor/product selection is aligned with WARNERMEDIA Technology objectives and strategies.
• Assessing impact of technology purchases on other parts of the WarnerMedia organization, domestically and globally, as well as across the other Time Warner divisions.
• Ensuring compliance with WARNERMEDIA sourcing & procurement policies.
• Identifying areas for process improvement, providing recommendations, and working within cross-functional teams to implement changes and improvements to create operational efficiency, savings, improve WARNERMEDIA partner relationships, or mitigate risks.

Manager will help develop TGSP's vendor selection, negotiation and relationship management processes and policies (15%).
• Act as liaison for Technology Business Unit Stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Security, and Procurement and other WARNERMEDIA support departments throughout contract negotiation and relationship management process.
• Work with TSBO teams to ensure that technology acquisition complies with WARNERMEDIA sourcing and procurement policies regarding competitive bidding.
• Maintain knowledge of sourcing, contract negotiation and relationship management best practices and industry trends.
• Identify areas of opportunity in partner categories including supplier and technology rationalizations and introduction of technology disruptors.

The Essentials
• BS/BA degree (business/technology) required; advanced degree JD/MBA a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in sourcing, supply chain management or related field;
• Experience in media & entertainment, direct to consumer, and associated vendor categories a plus (CDN, video engineering, commerce tools, etc.)
• Keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills that enable sound decision making.
• Ability to identify and deconstruct issues to overcome obstacles.
• Ability to own and driving deals to execution and will need to build collaborative relationships in multi-functional teams and have a problem solving mindset to do so.
• Exceptional negotiation skills for both internal and external negotiations and the ability to coach and develop others to do the same
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy and conciseness
• Quick learner thriving in a fast paced, cross functional environment; able to prioritize tasks and projects accordingly.
• Ability to work across a global teams and non-traditional hours, as needed.
• Team player and self-starter with interpersonal and solution-oriented attitude and an ability to effectively operate with high energy and flexibility in a fast paced, constantly evolving team environment.

Language skills: English (full professional proficiency

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g41537-18-118-200-86-42 in your application.