Sr. Manager, Sourcing Innovation
About The Position
We are seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Senior Manager, Sourcing Innovation to lead and elevate procurement initiatives across the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) lifecycle. This role serves as a key business partner to executive leadership, driving strategic sourcing, integration planning, and transformational procurement activities that deliver measurable value through M&A execution. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in M&A sourcing strategy, supplier governance, and risk mitigation with exceptional leadership, financial acumen, and enterprise collaboration skills. You will oversee sourcing strategies from pre-deal assessment through post-merger integration, ensuring procurement aligns with business objectives , accelerates synergy realization, and strengthens overall enterprise value.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement, with at least 4 years focused on M&A procurement or related M&A activities.
- Proven success influencing executive-level decision-making and delivering measurable procurement-driven value in complex deal environments.
- Deep understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier management, risk assessment, and post-merger integration.
- Experience leading multi-functional teams across Legal, Finance, Operations, and Corporate Development.
- Expertise with enterprise procurement systems (SAP Ariba preferred) & analytics tools.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to interpret financial data, model synergy outcomes, and align procurement to enterprise value creation.
- Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Media & Entertainment industry experience strongly preferred.
- Preferred Certifications: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Project Management Professional (PMP)
Responsibilities
- M&A Strategy & Execution Lead enterprise-wide procurement strategies for all stages of the M&A lifecycle — from due diligence through post-merger integration and value realization.
- Partner with senior executives and functional leads to define sourcing priorities that align with corporate growth and transformation objectives .
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on procurement risks, opportunities, and synergy potential within each deal.
- Due Diligence & Risk Management Conduct thorough due diligence to evaluate procurement processes, supplier contracts, and potential risks associated with the target company's supply chain.
- D esign and present risk mitigation and value creation strategies to executive leadership and M&A steering committees.
- Establish robust supplier governance frameworks to ensure compliance, business continuity, and long-term value protection .
- Integration & Transformation Management Lead integration of procurement processes, technologies, and supplier ecosystems across merged entities, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and performance standards.
- Partner with IT, Finance, and Legal to harmonize systems (e.g., SAP Ariba), contracts, and spend categories for efficiency and scalability.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives and procurement transformation roadmaps that enhance post-merger operational performance.
- Supplier Relationship Management Lead strategic supplier negotiations and performance management during transition phases, balancing cost optimization with supplier relationship continuity.
- Influence and align internal stakeholders across global business units to ensure strategic procurement objectives are achieved consistently.
- Financial Impact & Performance Management Develop and manage M&A procurement budgets, synergy targets, and cost optimization KPIs .
- Report on value capture, integration milestones, and procurement ROI to senior management and corporate development teams.
- Utilize analytics and category intelligence to drive data-informed sourcing decisions.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement Embed innovation and digital enablement into M&A procurement processes — leveraging automation, data analytics, and advanced sourcing tools.
- Benchmark against industry best practices to continuously elevate procurement maturity and value delivery.
- Mentor and develop team members to build organizational capability in M&A sourcing and integration management.
Benefits
- This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
