Associate Manager, Procurement Sourcing Job in New York, New York US
Associate Manager, Procurement Sourcing
COMPANY: Time Warner Inc., a global leader in media and entertainment with businesses in television networks, filmed entertainment and publishing, uses its industry-leading operating scale and brands to create, package and deliver high-quality content worldwide through multiple distribution outlets. Whether measured by quality, popularity or financial results, our divisions are at the top of their categories. Time Inc., Home Box Office, Turner Broadcasting System and Warner Bros. Entertainment maintain unrivaled reputations for creativity and excellence as they keep people informed, entertained and connected. POSITION SUMMARY: Position reports to the Director, IT Procurement and will support cross-divisional IT sourcing efforts, to achieve deals with key IT suppliers that result in significant cost savings. The successful candidate will support spend analysis, requirements gathering, sourcing strategy development, RFP execution, ongoing management of existing IT contracts, and lead specific sourcing initiatives for IT commodity groups including but not limited to desktop, software, server, telecom, storage and services. RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Collect data for strategic sourcing projects, including supplier and supply market information, divisional requirements, business and technical data on usage and performance and industry benchmarks. ? Identify and quantify savings potential for specific IT categories, opportunities and strategies. ? Support and lead cross-divisional teams in developing specifications/standards, identifying business requirements and putting together sourcing and supplier negotiation strategies. ? Conduct analysis and develop baselines and savings forecasts, by commodity, supplier and Division. ? Prepare and manage Requests for Information (RFI s), Requests for Quote (RFQ) and Requests for Proposal (RFP). ? Analyze supplier responses and quotes, including eSourcing and internet auctions. ? Support and lead specific supplier selection and negotiation processes. ? Monitor supplier performance and contract terms; provide feedback and drive any possible escalation with suppliers. ? Partner with procurement team to develop product / category and supplier cost models in support of specific projects. EXPERIANCE: ? 4-5 years experience in industry or with a major consulting company ? Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies ? Experience working in a decentralized environment, including cross-divisional/cross-functional project teams a plus ? Experience in conducting complex financial, spend, and market analysis ? Proficiency in Microsoft applications; Word, Excel, Powerpoint ? Use of modern sourcing and analytical tools SKILLS: ? Customer service ethic and orientation ? Strong interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communications ? Analytical, strategic thinker, process-driven EDUCATION: BA/BS degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering or Computer Science. MBA or Master s desirable. COMPENSATION: Time Warner Corporate intends to attract a world-class Associate Manager, Procurement Sourcing and is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package including a base salary, plus bonus.