Senior Technology Procurement Analyst
Company: Warner Media, LLC.
Location: Burbank
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
Company OverviewEvery great story has a new beginning. We're
excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to
become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and
entertainment company offering audiences the world's most
differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and
franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and
gaming. We're home to the world's best storytellers, creating
world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to
technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the
next chapter.Your New Role---The Senior Technology Procurement
Analyst is a key member of the procurement team and has 3 primary
areas of responsibility for WMTO: (1) technology hardware, software
and services procurement, (2) procurement data standards and
maintenance and (3) supplier account management.Preferred
Locations:Burbank, CAKnoxville, TNAtlanta, GAKnoxville, TNNY,
NYYour Role Accountabilities---Technology Asset Procurement:
- Source products from multiple resellers
- Seek alternate vendors and competitive pricing when
advantageous
- Negotiate quotes for equipment and services when
applicable
- Meet budgetary constraints by working with Tech Finance and BU
to ensure purchase orders are coded to correct cost centers and
accounts and that the Bill of Materials totals out at or below
budget
- Complete purchase orders, monitoring all open purchase orders
and providing order-tracking details as requested for technology
related purchases, focusing on operating expense or workplace
technology expense
- Ensure all purchase information is accurately and expeditiously
captured within the procurement system. This person will ensure
prompt communication on all purchases and effectively escalate
issues with suppliers and/or supervisors when appropriate.
- For capital purchases, updating the Bill of Materials with the
pertinent quote and order information
- Perform analysis of procurement spend for projects, departments
or commodity codes as needed to support business
operationsBroadcast Equipment Consulting:
- Generate and maintain key relationships with all customer's
departments to learn their needs and better understand what
technologies are coming up
- Consult with customers to provide equipment expertise and
recommendations as requested and/or needed
- Engage in project meetings to identify any technology
needs
- Scan all technology procurement requests to ensure its
completeness and will maintain a thorough and well-rounded
knowledge of broadcast equipment features, functions, and
specificationsSupplier Account Management:
- Maintain good relationships with key suppliers and ensure the
procurement system is kept up-to-date with the key supplier
information
- Ensure that any supplier issues will be escalated to the Tech
Procurement Manager, in a timely manner
- Generate supplier scorecards monthly
- Analyze supplier performance to decisions about preferred
suppliers and those selected for RFP and RFQProcess Improvement:
- Seek, recommend, and implement opportunities for improvement in
procurement processes. This may involve collaborating with other
procurement team members or end users to streamline activities for
the benefit of the operationQualifications & Experience---
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of technology procurement experience
- Must be customer service oriented
- Must be a team player and able to work in a team-centric
environment
- Must be an excellent communicator, both orally and written
- Must be detail oriented
- Must be able to understand complex processes and is good at
seeing how various items relate to each other at a macro-level
- Must be accurate and able to self-audit, be resourceful to find
answers and make educated decisions, and be able to operate in an
ambiguous fast-paced environment
- 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
- Ability to lead meetings/special projects and develop process
improvements.
- Display ability to delegate or "manage up"
- Technical knowledge/skills in the following areas
- Ariba or SAP experience
- SharePoint 2010 or higher
- Full understanding of Procure 2 Pay process
- MS Office Suite, including Visio process flows, PowerPoint,
Excel (pivot tables, charts) - Intermediate/Advanced
- Technology procurement experience preferred
- An understanding of the WM Technology organization
preferred
- Knowledge of existing WMTO processes & tools preferred
- CITAM or other ITAM certifications preferred**Current WBD
employees will be given preferential consideration for this
opportunity. This position will only be posted for five business
days.**In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the
compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be performed
in New York City. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or
below the range based on various factors including but not limited
to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just
one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation
package for employees. Pay Range: $59,856.00 - $111,161.00 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
recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.
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