Senior Procurement Buyer
ViacomCBS
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 4/23/2019 1:55:00 PM PST
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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.
You are responsible for identifying the sourcing strategy and procuring Viacom goods and services. This includes enforcement of policies, governance, and mechanisms to enable improved spend management, while driving annual savings targets and improved efficiencies. This position will take an active role in establishing lower-dollar value/less-complex contracts with suppliers for the timely acquisition of goods and services.
You will partner with business, sourcing, and suppliers to actively execute spend sourcing plans. You will be expected to build positive relationships and execute leading practices, applying them across Viacom’s categories.
Strategy Development:
• Socialize and administer sourcing policy and rules of engagement with business partners
• You operate as the decision maker relative to execution of sourcing strategies including RFx, multi-bid, direct negotiations, etc.
Role Execution:
• Operate as sourcing lead for low-dollar value/less-complex spend for products and services expansive of financial viability analyses, market research, supplier risk, and negotiation plans
• Educate requisition partners on standard methodologies, capabilities and overall value to business
• Partner with eSourcing and Supplier Management resources to capitalize on eSourcing tools and integrate vendor performance into decision-making
• Partner with contract administration and business partners on contract lifecycle management as necessary
Basic Qualifications
• 5 years’ significant experience across supply chain, with particular focus in purchasing, strategic sourcing, ambitious price analysis, supplier relationship management and performance management
• Bachelor’s degree required
Additional Qualifications
• Experience in Ariba Sourcing modules or equivalent
• Experience in M&E sourcing and related processes
• You have a consistent record of success including ability to tackle problems and define solutions
• Results driven with strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of sourcing important legal terms and methodologies
• You are a standout colleague with a positive personality who can work with international teams
• Proficiency in MS Office, including intermediate Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant tools
• Certified Processional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification is desirable
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or equivalent is desirable