Senior Analyst, Global Sourcing
ViacomCBS
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Viacom is home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms in over 160 countries and territories.
Our Strategic Sourcing team is growing! We are adding Sourcing Analysts to the team in New York and Los Angeles.
These roles will help drive and support cost saving initiatives for the various Procurement Towers on an as needed basis, such as Technology, Research, Post-production, Production and Events, and Marketing, in order to deliver impactful financial results. The positions provide support with general project tasks, such as spend category research and analysis, support to project planning, analysis and execution, financial modelling and status reporting.
Responsibilities
to include, but not limited to:
Support Sourcing Teams/ Leaders in Developing and Executing Category Strategies and in Fulfilling Sourcing Requests from Business
• Conduct financial, demand and supply market analysis, and interact with business leaders to support Category Manager in development of Category strategy
• Develop and execute complex RFI / RFQ / RFP’s with quality and in timeframes as directed by Category Managers e.g., develop standard templates, work with business to identify both incumbent and new vendors, distribute to vendors; tabulate and analyze responses, support Category Manager in responding to vendor questions, prepare summary tables of comparative results across vendors
• Execute contract renewals and new contracts as assigned by Category Manager. Negotiate the best possible commercial terms while protecting Viacom through use of standard terms and conditions.
• Interact directly with vendor and internal business leaders for day-to-day activities
• Accurately and effectively process procurement requests from Category Managers – provide optimal results within timeframes needed by the business
• Conduct other (frequently cross-functional) projects as assigned by Category Leader and Manager
Leverage Data Analytics and Gather Business Intelligence to Support Development and Execution of Category Strategies
• Support Category Managers with spend data analysis to assess current performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Conduct supply market research and analysis to identify / validate potentially qualified suppliers to meet business needs
• Continuously collect business intelligence on category-specific sourcing standard methodologies and summarize / share with Category Managers
• Prepare performance scorecards and communicate to vendors
• Build knowledge/credibility within assigned category e.g., bring new and actionable category – specific insights to Category Manager based on knowledge of category standard methodologies and trends.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of business analysis experience or equivalent
• One (1) year experience in driving small projects through all execution phases
Additional Qualifications
• Proficiency in spreadsheet modeling
• Highly proficient with MS Office suite (Excel (specifically pivot tables & V look ups), PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
• Familiarity with SAP or other leading ERP systems
• Strong data visualization skills required — ideally within Tableau
• Experience with handling analytical tools and working with large, complex datasets
• Previous experience working within the media and entertainment industry strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical and presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external partner groups at all levels
• Proven negotiation skills
• Proficiency in database administration
• General knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong data visualization skills required ideally within Tableau and Visokio
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and handle ambiguity
• Proven ability to be an excellent teammate and possess strong work ethic and integrity
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines
• A self-starter who works well in a fast-paced, dynamic, team environment