Director, Strategic Sourcing
About The Position
The Director of Strategic Sourcing for Digital and Technology Services partners closely with the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing to drive strategy and supplier excellence across the company’s digital, linear, and streaming platforms, encompassing technology services and content distribution across both traditional and next-generation media ecosystems. The Director of Strategic Sourcing will play a pivotal part in developing and executing sourcing strategies, building cross-divisional relationships, supporting complex negotiations, and supplier partnerships that drive innovation, operational efficiency, and business impact. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the media and entertainment ecosystem, is a self-starter with exceptional communication skills, and a strong commitment to transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, business development, or supply chain, with significant experience in the media, entertainment, cable, or streaming sectors
- Strong financial acumen with advanced Excel proficiency and the ability to analyze, interpret, and distill insights from complex and comprehensive data sets and commercial models
- Proven success managing complex technology sourcing and large-scale technology, content delivery, or ad-tech contracts
- Deep knowledge of digital, linear, and streaming operations, including OTT, VOD, distribution ecosystems, and immersive technology
- Self-starter who demonstrates initiative, accountability, and follow-through. Willing to roll up sleeves, do foundational work, and test new approaches
- Able to deftly prioritize, comfortable with ambiguity, unhindered by change and uncertainty, and can methodically work through complex problems
- Transparent communicator who fosters collaboration and openness across all levels of the organization
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication abilities
- Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace tools
- Familiarity with broadcast and digital technology stacks (Cloud, CDN, OTT, Ad tech, Data Warehouses)
- Proficient in procurement systems (i.e., Coupa)
Responsibilities
- Support to the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing
- Strategic Vision
- Category & Supplier Management
- Operational Excellence
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision
- insurance
- a 401(k) plan
- paid time off
- annual discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
