Director, Sourcing - Enterprise Technology

About the role

As part of our strategy to align with SPE IT’s structured accountability model, we are enhancing our Technology Sourcing function to align with IT areas of accountability. This role will focus on Enterprise Technology sourcing while collaborating with Category Sourcing leads for Marketing, Production, Corporate Services & Facilities, Professional Services, and Travel to ensure a complementary and structured approach to procurement across diverse technology needs. The Director, Sourcing for Enterprise Technology, will drive efficiencies, optimize supplier relationships, and foster innovation while ensuring alignment with broader IT and procurement strategies. This is a key addition to support growth and enhance sourcing capabilities in the expanding landscape of technology and automation.

Responsibilities

• Support the structured growth of the Technology Sourcing function by aligning sourcing strategies with IT areas of accountability, ensuring consistency across the category.
• Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies across key categories, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and driving measurable value.
• Work alongside existing Category Sourcing leaders to create synergies, ensuring a seamless and cooperative procurement environment.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business partners, facilitating regular communication and collaboration. Act as a liaison to ensure alignment between sourcing strategies and business needs, driving problem-solving initiatives.
• Foster a mindset shift among business leaders and stakeholders to encourage openness to collaboration and partnership within the sourcing function.
• Oversee sourcing and procurement of enterprise technology solutions, including cloud computing, SaaS, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and emerging digital innovations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on sourcing processes, supplier management, and category strategy. Guide business partners by coordinating regular meetings, proactively developing materials, and fostering a culture of transparency and trust.
• Perform detailed spend analysis to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and value-driven initiatives. Continuously enrich data quality to provide accurate business intelligence and enhance decision-making.
• Drive strategic supplier relationships, including contract management, performance evaluation, and risk mitigation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Continuously seek process improvements to streamline sourcing operations, increase efficiency, and enhance the speed and effectiveness of procurement cycles. Leverage innovative tools, automation, and data-driven insights to optimize sourcing practices.
• Leverage AI, automation, and digital procurement tools to enhance sourcing decision-making, improve efficiency, and enable real-time data analysis for strategic sourcing initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of digital procurement technologies, AI, and data analytics to enhance sourcing strategies.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including PowerPoint, Excel (advanced functions), and Word.
• Ability to produce visually engaging reports to drive continuous improvement through measurement and monitoring of KPIs.
• Experience or willingness to learn Agile, Scrum, Kanban methodologies.
• Experience in Media and Entertainment or Technology-based industries preferred.
• Experience with Spend Analytics and Source-to-Contract tools (e.g., Simfoni) preferred.
• Familiarity or subject matter expertise in one or more relevant sourcing categories preferred.
• Self-starter who can work independently and proactively identify potential areas for sourcing.

Core competencies: Trusted Partner, Effective Communicator, Strategic Thinker, Innovative Problem Solver, Change Agent, Learner and Developer.

Affinity for movies, television, entertainment, media, and content creation is a plus.

Pay

The anticipated base salary for this position is $162,400 to $203,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits.