Sr. Manager, Marketing & Communications Procurement, Na

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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.

Your New Role

The Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) Snr Manager for Marketing & Communications (PR) with prior experience in procurement of marketing related spend categories, preferred. He/she proactively partners with business stakeholders in the Marketing function to develop category strategies and lead sourcing projects, enable specification definition and demand management, as well as managing supplier performance and innovation activities. Marketing & Communications represents $650M in third party spend in the region and contributes to business success and revenue growth. Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) Snr Manager for Marketing & Communications (PR), NA will report to the Snr. Director, Marketing & Communications Procurement.

Your Role Accountabilities

Category Management

• Creates and implements regionally focused sourcing plans and globally as needed.
• Builds a strong understanding of strategic business direction, objectives, requirements, and priorities across Marketing & Comms planning and buying categories.
• Is resourceful in obtaining relevant information for crafting new category strategies and supporting decisions within the category and/or sourcing engagements for the business unit.
• Supports the development of global category strategy recommendations in a concise and persuasive fashion and leads implementation of the sourcing strategy (optimization, process enhancements, sole source or short-list negotiations, leverage added scope, competitive bidding, RFI, RFP’s, RFQ, Auctions, etc.)
• Effectively works with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to identify sourcing opportunities across WBD to deliver against Marketing & Communications agency/supplier business objectives.
• Establishes strong relationships with key WBD stakeholders in Marketing & Communications (PR) and in other areas of Marketing (Media/Mkt. Research), as needed.

Supplier Analysis & Management

• Cultivates a comprehensive understanding of broader market and industry trends and dynamics.
• Develops and implements supplier relationship programs that cut across multiple WBD business divisions in close collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Conducts comprehensive agency/supplier analysis (strategic direction, financial health/risk due diligence, market position, power within industry, capabilities & capacity, risk assessment).

Sourcing-driven Project Management

• Identifies and implements complex projects across divisions and territories. May involve outsourcing analysis and total cost of ownership considerations.
• Leads the entire sourcing process, effectively guiding cross-functional teams in selecting partners that deliver best total value for WBD.
• Demonstrates consistent success in meeting or exceeding goals, timelines, and expectations for multiple projects that may be occurring simultaneously.
• Compiles and synthesizes both business requirements and external market conditions to develop optimal category strategy with full understanding of potential shortfalls and risk mitigation plans.
• Develops and assembles required Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP) as dictated by the relevant sourcing strategy and priorities.

Financial, Cost, Spend Analysis

• Collaborates close with Procurement colleagues and other functions (Finance, Marketing, Legal, etc.) to bring newly uncovered opportunities to life.
• Cultivates a deep understanding of the underlying cost and value drivers at the market, supplier and or subcategory level.
• Analyzes spending patterns to identify new opportunities for value creation.
• Can apply various types of financial analyses to address challenges in new ways.

Negotiations, Contract Creation & Management

• Leads and develop negotiation strategies, contract analyses, sourcing communications and meetings.
• Possesses the experience and confidence to make well-judged decisions independently, which consider the short- and long-term impacts to the interests of the business.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and legal counsel to lead negotiations and contract coordination.
• Has the necessary business acumen to be thoroughly conversant in the intent and rationale behind contract provisions from a business as well as legal perspective, and acts as a liaison between the contracting entities, legal groups, and other parties as necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ability to deliver professional and effective communications, verbally or in writing thorough presentations that are persuasive, and result in positive impact on the business.
• Solid experience and subject matter expertise in marketing related categories, preferred.
• Must have proven project management experience, excellent communication skills, ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, and a team building work style for a fast-paced environment.
• Curious, passionate, self-starter, strong business partnering orientation with the highest integrity and work ethics.
• Professional accreditation in sourcing / procurement preferred
• Experience in working with Sr./C- Suite level business leaders in formulating and executing on business strategy
• Strong project leader, emphasis on execution, multi-tasking & managing multiple priorities.
• Must be knowledgeable of, and experienced in, application of Strategic Sourcing best practices.
• Experience in working in a large, global, decentralized, and matrixed organization.
• Advance analytical skills and demonstrated application of category-specific best practices.
• Highly collaborative and agile team player.
• Self-motivated, works independently, minimal direction needed.
• Able to gain trust, strong service orientation, impeccable customer focus with the ability to influence others.
• Able to conceive, comprehend, analyze, translate, and apply complex business strategies/practices/requirements into RFXs & analytical/financial models.
• Bachelor’s Degree is required. Business or Marketing degree is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects & tasks that may be occurring simultaneously with tight timelines
• Strong supplier management/performance measurement monitoring experience.
• 5-7 years strategy, marketing, and sourcing experience in a sophisticated sourcing environment. Demonstrated people management experience, preferred.
• Experience in the Media & Entertainment industry is preferred, but not required.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $109,900.00 - $204,100.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].