Warner Bros. Discovery · 7 hours ago
Specialist, Production Technology Procurement
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$55K/yr - $101K/yr
2+ years expWarner Bros. Discovery is a leading media and entertainment company, seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Production Technology Procurement. This role supports category strategy development and procurement projects related to production technology, managing supplier relationships, and contributing to cost-saving initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Support development and execution of sourcing strategies for production technology
Follow procurement processes and contribute to process improvement discussions
Gather market insights and business requirements to inform decisions
Assist with RFx processes activities by collecting and compiling supplier responses
Assist with data gathering for sourcing initiatives and cost analysis
Coordinate internal updates and support stakeholder communications
Participate in internal meetings to understand procurement priorities and team goals and supplier evaluations
Contribute to cost-saving initiatives, supplier diversity, and sustainability efforts
Follow procurement processes and contribute to process improvement discussions
Participate in internal meetings to understand procurement priorities and team goals
Assist with supplier identification, evaluations, including financial health and capabilities
Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong relationships across divisions
Prepare basic materials for supplier & stakeholder meetings or performance updates
Support periodic reviews and identify opportunities for improvement
Promote supplier diversity and sustainability in selection processes
Review all new projects to ensure accurate tech intake assignments within the team
Support sourcing-related projects to ensure timelines and goals are met
Assist in coordinating tasks across teams and maintaining project progress
Respond to inquiries from business users, escalating complex issues when needed
Assist with spend analysis, bid evaluations, and cost-saving calculations
Liaise with Finance and other WBD personnel to support projects and facilitate contracting process
Support tracking and compliance reporting using procurement tools
Help develop insights from financial data to inform sourcing decisions
Leverages Sourcing Tools & Process team and spend management tool during opportunity assessment to conduct market research and determine baseline spend and associated cost
Thinks creatively to find new, effective ways to solve financial and analytical problems
Assist with contract preparation and administration
Collect requirements from bidders & stakeholders to assist in contract drafting
Support negotiation efforts to ensure favorable pricing and terms
Coordinate with legal and internal teams to maintain compliance and streamline processes
Qualification
Required
2-3 years strategy, operations and sourcing experience in a sophisticated sourcing environment with demonstrated stakeholder and vendor management experience
Experience in the Media & Entertainment industry with exposure to film, television, and live production is strongly preferred, especially in production technology
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or a technical major is required
Professional accreditation in sourcing / procurement preferred
Proficiency in developing complex RFPs and conducting complex bid analysis
Application of Strategic Sourcing best practices
Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills
Cross-function & Cross-divisional collaboration & understanding is essential
Experience working across geographies
Initiative: self-motivated, works independently, minimal direction needed
Relationship Building: gaining trust, service orientation, customer focus
Planning & Organization: strong project leader, emphasis on execution, creative problem-solving, multi-tasking & managing multiple priorities
Communication: clear, concise communicator with attention to detail, ability to translate complex messages into commonly understood terms
Influencing others: without authority, persuasion, ability to see multiple perspectives
Demonstrates and practices a high degree of professional integrity and ethical responsibility in all business activities
Flexible, team player with high energy
Must be able to maintain confidential information
Preferred
Experience in the Media & Entertainment industry with exposure to film, television, and live production is strongly preferred, especially in production technology
Professional accreditation in sourcing / procurement preferred
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
An employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and sick time
Vacation
Company
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2025-12-05Acquired
2025-06-09Post Ipo Debt· $17.5B
2005-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
David Zaslav
President and CEO
Mark Thompson
CEO
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