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Senior Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Analyst
Sony Pictures
Culver City, CA, United States
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Senior Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Analyst
The Sr. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Analyst will support the Vice President, Sourcing and various Procurement category managers by gathering and analyzing data to identify opportunities for cost savings, support strategic sourcing opportunities, and drive greater cost savings and process improvements across Sony Pictures Entertainment’s (SPE’s) business units.
This is a newly created position, and an excellent opportunity to work on a diversity of projects across numerous categories. The ideal candidate will be an independent self-starter, with excellent analytical and communication skills who is excited to define and expand their expertise.
Responsibilities:
Define Data
• Understand and manipulate spend from SPE’s various third-party spend and cost management systems.
• Gather market research/data and conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to develop sourcing strategies and provide recommendations.
• Recommend opportunities for data improvement and cleansing.
Analyze Spend
• Analyze third-party spend to identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Review internal processes and policies and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Profile suppliers and segment spend.
• Perform total cost/supply analysis to identify opportunities to achieve optimal value.
• Analyze industry trends and conditions that affect internal stakeholders and external suppliers and/or pricing.
• Understand and assist in the development and execution of supplier and performance management programs with suppliers that focus on quality, responsiveness and cost.
Provide Recommendations
• Prepare clear, fact-based, executive-level presentations with sourcing strategy recommendations
• Communicate and report to management the status of any critical external relationships that could affect planning and decision-making
Support Procurement/Sourcing Initiatives
• Participate on cross-functional sourcing projects
• Analyze spend and opportunities for specific sourcing events and work with category managers to develop and execute a sourcing plan.
• Assist, as needed, with commodity and supplier negotiations.
• Evaluate supplier fit based on pre-determined selection criteria
• Ensure compliance with Sourcing and Procurement policies and best practices
Other
• Develop and provide management reports as required.
• Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry best practices.
• Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required in Business or other quantitative discipline
• Must have a minimum of 2 years analytical experience preferably in one of the following fields: strategic sourcing, management consulting, finance, or supply chain.
• MBA preferred
• Ability to interact with and establish relationships with employees at all levels Strong analytical skills required
• Must have strong Microsoft Office skills including: Excel, Visio, Word, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook, etc.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and strong presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work with senior management.
• Internal customer focus – ability to identify/solicit key stakeholder needs and develop solutions to address their needs
• Ability/desire to work in a diverse environment
• Knowledge of Sourcing & Procurement processes
*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
About Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to http://www.sonypictures.com.
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