Our client, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, is looking to hire a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Professional Services to join their team in New York, NY!

*** This begins as a 5-month contract with any opportunity to extend/convert ***

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data from a variety of sources to develop and implement sourcing strategies.
• Build pricing models and financial analysis in support of negotiation strategies.
• Negotiate and implement deals that maximize cost savings, improve service levels, mitigate contractual risks, and creates/improves overall value for the company for the category areas mentioned above.
• Manage RFx process utilizing sourcing best practices.
• Negotiate contracts with a focus on commercial terms
• Develop project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones. Implement process disciplines and management systems necessary to achieve desired results.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years procurement experience in a sophisticated sourcing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business , law or related field.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY; generally contributing from the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Strong proficiency in all stages of the sourcing life cycle (from market analysis to procure to pay), especially the negotiation of contractual agreements.
• Cost Modeling: Ability to understand cost drivers and how to break down cost structures
• Skills and flexibility to assume a variety of projects in the aforementioned categories is required.
• Quantitative analytics skills including the ability to analyze complex data and build cost models.
• Communication and Interpersonal skills including crisp verbal skills plus effective listening skills; effective facilitation skills.
• Execution skills including persistent drive for results utilizing sound project management, organizational and problem-solving skills.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.