Director, Procurement & Sourcing Transformation
Sony Pictures
Culver City, CAThis was removed by the employer on 7/30/2025 9:30:00 AM PST
This is a Full Time Job
The Director of Procurement & Sourcing Transformation is a strategic leader responsible for driving the modernization and continuous improvement of procurement and sourcing functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), this role will lead enterprise-wide procurement and sourcing transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency, increase value delivery, and foster a high-performance, agile procurement culture. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in procurement, strategic sourcing, digital transformation, and change management, along with a track record of aligning procurement strategies with enterprise goals.
This role offers the opportunity to be on the leading edge of procurement transformation in a dynamic organization committed to excellence and innovation. The Director of Procurement & Sourcing Transformation will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of procurement, driving operational efficiency, and enhancing the organization's competitive advantage. We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, high-energy, and committed to advancing the vision of the Global Procurement organization. Prior experience in Studio, Media, and/or Sourcing environments is required .
Responsibilities
• Strategic Transformation & Leadership: Support the execution of a multi-year transformation roadmap to elevate procurement and sourcing functions, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and industry best practices.
• Agile Mindset: Foster an agile mindset by integrating methodologies such as OKRs , Agile Sourcing , and the Speed of Trust to accelerate impact.
• Change Management: Lead change management efforts to embed a high-performance culture, ensuring adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies across the procurement organization.
• Collaboration: 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.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, AI, and digital procurement platforms to enable real-time insights, smarter sourcing decisions, and predictive risk management. Utilize data analytics and key performance indicators ( KPIs ) to measure the effectiveness of procurement and sourcing strategies and continuously improve performance.
• Internal Alignment and Adoption: Foster a mindset shift among business leaders and stakeholders to encourage openness to collaboration and partnership within the sourcing function.
• Trusted Advisor: Serve as a subject matter expert on sourcing processes, supplier management, and category strategy. Guide teams by coordinating regular meetings, proactively developing materials, and fostering a culture of transparency and trust.
• ESOAR (Eliminate, Standardize, Optimize , Automate, and Robotize): Streamline procurement workflows by leveraging automation, AI, and digital tools to optimize spend management, supplier engagement, and operational efficiencies.
• Compliance & Governance: Promote robust governance of procurement policies, regulatory compliance, and supplier risk management to ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Business , Supply Chain, Finance, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 10 + years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role driving transformation.
• Proven expertise in procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category management.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, OKRs , and digital procurement technologies (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, AI-driven sourcing tools).
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience driving organizational change, leading high-performing teams, and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data-driven insights to influence decision-making.
• Experience in stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and executive-level communication.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office skills including PowerPoint, Excel (including advance Excel functions) and Word
• Must be able to produce visually engaging reports to d rive continuous improvement through measurement and monitoring of KPIs
• Experience in Media and Entertainment, or Technology-based industries preferred.
• Familiarity or subject matter expertise in one of more relevant sourcing categories preferred.
• The candidate must be a self-starter who can work independently and proactively identify potential areas for sourcing.
• The candidate must demonstrate aspects of the following core competencies:
• Trusted Partner
• Effective Communicator
• Strategic Thinker
• Innovative Problem Solver
• Change Agent
• Learner and Developer
• Have an affinity for movies, television, entertainment, media, and content creation.