7,686 Group Procurement jobs in the United States

Job Description
About Yami: Founded in 2013, Yami's mission is to bring the world closer for everyone to experience and enjoy. We make it easy to discover exciting flavors and trending products from Asia. Named Inc. Magazine's fastest growing start-up on the "Inc. 500 List.", we're committed to connecting people with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness experiences through our e-commerce platform, iOS, and Android apps.

Benefits & Compensation:

• 401(k) matching

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick, and holidays

• On-site gym
• $60-80K

• Employee discount

• Coffee and snacks

Job Summary: The Purchasing Specialist who is responsible for planning, sourcing, and purchasing all products within his/her category; will have end-to-end ownership of a category of our products.

Daily functions include sourcing new vendors, building and managing vendor relations, negotiating costs and terms, maintaining existing product lines, and setting up new product lines respectively.

They will also interact with our marketing and promotion teams to come up with pricing and selling plans and make decisions on how to scale and expand our customer base and drive GMV growth and margins.

The goal of our merchandising team is to drive GMV and customer growth while maintaining healthy margins. This position will require bilingual skills in order to communicate and negotiate with both domestic and international vendors.

Job Responsibilities: Sourcing & Procurements

• Generate purchase orders, follow up with PO's, confirm status and ensure delivery on a daily basis

• Source and develop new vendors, craft negotiation strategies and terms on price, payment and lead time and close deals with optimal terms

• Source and develop new products in Asian foods/grocery segments based on various factors such as customer demands, price, quality, availability, market trends, and team budgets

Strategy & Analytics

• Develop, lead, optimize, and execute category sourcing and purchasing strategies

• Use data and multiple dimension metrics to improve KPIs for inventory level, inventory allocation, turnover and cash flow

• Forecast price, analyze customer buying patterns and market trends to identify and optimize product assortment, pricing as well as changes of balance in buyer-supplier power

• Customer-driven, ability to reflect business from the customer side, and increase customer experience through everyday work

• Effectively communicate results of KPIs & root cause analysis with management team and lead corrective action implementation in areas where performance is not meeting expectations

Vendor Relationship

• Manage and maintain good vendor relationships and performance by deploying a standard set of metrics to improve vendors' performance including fill rate, lead time, OSHA requirements etc.

• Ability to maintain perspective and confidence in face of difficult price negotiations, exceptionally tight deadlines, and expectations

• Partner with cross functional teams on platform promotions, marketing allocation, mark-downs, payments terms and other special requests

• Other Job tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree

• 1+ years of purchasing and or vendor management experience in retail or related industries

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for foods/Beauty/Home products and understanding of respective customers

• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills in English, Chinese is required, Japanese/Korean is a plus

• Analytical thinker with a positive attitude and flexibility to accommodate evolving business needs

• Excellent attention to detail, self-starter with the ability to learn, grow and adapt quickly

• Decision-Making: Must be able to assimilate the information gathered by yourself and others (internal & external) to make sound and timely decisions

Job Description
About Yami:

Founded in 2013, Yami's mission is to bring the world closer for everyone to experience and enjoy. We make it easy to discover exciting flavors and trending products from Asia. Named Inc. Magazine's fastest growing start-up on the "Inc. 500 List.", we're committed to connecting people with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness experiences through our e-commerce platform, iOS, and Android apps.

Summary:

The Purchasing Specialist who is responsible for planning, sourcing, and purchasing all products within his/her household category(ies); will have end-to-end ownership of a category of our products.

Daily functions include sourcing new vendors, building and managing current vendor relationships, negotiating costs and terms, maintaining existing product lines, and setting up new product lines respectively.

He/she will also interact with our marketing and promotion teams to come up with pricing and selling plans and make decisions on how to scale and expand our customer base and drive GMV growth and margins.

The goal of our merchandising team is to drive GMV and customer growth while maintaining healthy margins. This position will require bilingual skills (Chinese and English) to communicate and negotiate with both domestic and international vendors.

Job Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Procurement

• Generate purchase orders, follow up with POs, confirm the status and ensure delivery daily
• Source and develop new vendors, craft negotiation strategies and terms on price, payment, and lead time, and close deals with optimal terms
• Source and develop new products in Asian Beauty and home segments based on various factors such as customer demands, price, quality, availability, market trends, and team budgets

Strategy and Analytics

• Develop, lead, optimize, and execute category sourcing and purchasing strategies
• Use data and multiple dimension metrics to improve KPIs for inventory level, inventory allocation, turnover, and cash flow
• Forecast price, analyze customer buying patterns and market trends to identify and optimize product assortment, pricing as well as changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Customer-driven, ability to reflect business from the customer side, and increase customer experience through everyday work
• Effectively communicate results of KPIs & root cause analysis with the management team and lead corrective action implementation in areas where performance is not meeting expectations

Vendor relationship:

• Manage and maintain good vendor relationships and performance by deploying a standard set of metrics to improve vendors' performance including fill rate, lead time, OSHA requirements, etc
• Ability to maintain perspective and confidence in face of difficult price negotiations, exceptionally tight deadlines, and expectations
• Partner with cross-functional teams on platform promotions, marketing allocation, mark-downs, payments terms, and other special requests
• Other Job tasks as assigned

Qualification and Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of purchasing and or vendor management experience in retail or related industries
• Familiar with trending household products in the market
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for household products and understanding of respective customers
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills in English, mastery of the Chinese language is required. Japanese language is a plus.
• Analytical thinker with a positive attitude and flexibility to accommodate evolving business needs
• Excellent attention to detail, self-starter with the ability to learn, grow and adapt quickly
• Decision-Making: Must be able to assimilate the information gathered by yourself and others (internal & external) to make sound and timely decisions

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance: medical, vision, and dental
• Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick, and holidays
• On-site gym/pool and game rooms
• Employee discount
• Coffee and snacks
• 60-80K

Our client, a leader in their industry, is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Purchasing Agent to join their vital supply chain management team in Charlotte, North Carolina, US . This role is instrumental in ensuring the efficient procurement of goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings while maintaining high quality standards. The Senior Purchasing Agent will be responsible for all aspects of the purchasing process, from identifying supplier needs and sourcing potential vendors to negotiating contracts and managing ongoing supplier performance. Key duties include conducting market research to identify the best sources for materials and services, developing and implementing purchasing strategies that align with company objectives, negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers, evaluating supplier performance and managing relationships to ensure reliability and quality, processing purchase orders and ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies, and analyzing spending patterns to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of supply chain principles, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven ability to manage complex procurement projects. Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems is required. We are looking for an individual with a meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated purchasing professional to contribute significantly to the operational success of our client in Charlotte, North Carolina, US . Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking organization.

The County of Riverside's University Health System - Medical Center and Behavioral Health department seek multiple Buyer II's to join their Purchasing and Material Management teams. These positions are located in Moreno Valley.

Under direction, the Buyer II will be responsible for assisting in procurement for RUHS-BH, MC, CHC and CHS by processing requisitions in Peoplesoft, verifying prices, communicating with vendors, obtaining formal and informal bids, building rapport with behavioral health and hospital departments; purchasing or negotiating to purchase materials, supplies, equipment, and services for use by County agencies, departments, districts, and affiliates, and performing other related duties as required.

The most competitive candidates will possess the following professional experience with:

• At least 1 year of Peoplesoft Financials
• RFP/RFQ
• Bidding
• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Access
• At least 2 years of buying/purchasing experience

These positions have 9/80 schedules with payweek Friday off; start times may vary from 7:00am, 7:30am, or 8:00am, and will be determined by the department at a later time.
Meet the Team! RUHS Website•Confer with a variety of County officials and employees on matters relating to purchasing procedures, needs, specifications, bids, complaints and special programs.
•Confer with a variety of commercial (product) and manufacturing representatives; prepare and/or develop contracts.
•Perform market, total life cycle cost, value, price, and complex cost analysis in formulating purchasing forecasts and recommendations for purchasing commodities or services; prepare a large variety of difficult, complex and/or innovative requests for proposal and/or bid which are responsive to County needs and County interests.
•Initiate purchasing in major functional areas and of specific and major commodities; negotiate contracts or agreements for products or services; confer with department directors and representatives concerning purchase specifications.
•Issue purchase orders, and provide approval as authorized and according to established procurement policy.
•Investigate complaints by departments and resolve delivery or other problems; maintain awareness of current product status and general market conditions by review of periodicals and vendors' new product information.
•In a lead capacity, may supervise and provide guidance to support staff. OPTION I
Education: Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in purchasing, business administration, economics, or a related field.
Experience: One year of buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency, which included responsibility for mid-value ($10,000 - $5,000) procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities.

OPTION II
Experience: Two years of buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency equivalent to the County of Riverside Buyer I classification, which includes responsibility for mid-value ( 10,000 - 25,000) procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities.

Physical requirements: Sedentary positions; will require almost 100% sitting at a desk but option to use desk riser for standing may be available.

Knowledge of: The methods, principles, and practices of purchasing/material management and of governmental purchasing; County purchasing policies and practices; product standards of operating departments; products, commodities, and services used within one or more commodity groupings; methods and resources used in researching and analyzing commodities and services; competitive bid practices and procedures; business accounting practices; methods used in evaluating vendor capability and performance.
Ability to: Work independently; read and interpret rules and regulations; collect, organize, and evaluate product or service information, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; compose clear and concise reports, recommendations, and correspondence; compare and analyze quotations; prepare fundamental purchasing specifications (RFP's) for assigned products or services or for an assigned department; communicate in a clear and persuasive manner; establish and maintain effective relationships with department officials, company/vendor representatives, and staff members.Questions regarding this recruitment? Please contact Raven Padilla via email at .

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and strategically minded Senior Supply Chain Analyst to focus on global sourcing initiatives. This position, based remotely, is crucial for optimizing our procurement processes, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring the resilience and efficiency of our supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supply chain management, procurement, and data analysis, with a strong understanding of international trade dynamics and supplier relationship management. You will be responsible for conducting in-depth market research to identify potential new suppliers, evaluating supplier performance, and negotiating favorable terms and contracts. This role involves developing and implementing robust sourcing strategies to support the company's growth objectives and minimize supply chain risks.

Key responsibilities include analyzing spend data, identifying opportunities for consolidation and cost reduction, and creating detailed reports and presentations for senior management. You will also be involved in forecasting demand, managing inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies. The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders is essential. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, identifying potential disruptions in the supply chain and developing contingency plans. You will utilize advanced analytical tools and techniques to model different supply chain scenarios and recommend optimal solutions. The successful candidate will be adept at managing complex data sets, deriving actionable insights, and communicating these findings clearly and concisely. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of our supply chain and to work in a dynamic, globally connected environment. We are looking for a results-oriented professional with a passion for optimizing business processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in supply chain analysis, procurement, or strategic sourcing.
• Proven experience in conducting market analysis, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in supply chain software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced skills in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of international logistics and global sourcing practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• APICS or CSCMP certification is a plus.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package and the flexibility of a remote work arrangement.

Our client, a global leader in advanced technology solutions, is seeking an experienced Senior Supply Chain Manager specializing in Strategic Sourcing to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role is responsible for developing and executing world-class sourcing strategies that align with the company's business objectives and drive significant cost savings and value creation across the organization. You will manage a portfolio of critical suppliers, negotiate complex contracts, and foster strong, collaborative relationships to ensure a robust and resilient supply chain.

Key responsibilities include leading end-to-end sourcing initiatives, performing detailed market analysis, and identifying potential risks and opportunities within the supply base. You will develop and implement category strategies, manage supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement efforts. This role requires a deep understanding of global supply chains, procurement best practices, and negotiation tactics. You will also be instrumental in developing long-term supplier partnerships and ensuring compliance with ethical and sustainability standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record of success in strategic sourcing and procurement within complex industries. Experience managing global supplier relationships and driving cost-reduction programs is essential. You must demonstrate exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities. This is a remote-first position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in the US, with occasional travel as needed for key supplier engagements or strategic meetings. We are looking for a highly motivated, results-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative virtual environment and possesses outstanding communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Proven experience in negotiating large-scale contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Expertise in market analysis, cost modeling, and risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of global supply chain dynamics and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and influence stakeholders.
• CPSM or equivalent certification is a plus.

Our client, a global leader in its industry, is looking for a highly analytical and strategic Senior Supply Chain Analyst focused on Strategic Sourcing to join their procurement division in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . This role is critical for optimizing the company's sourcing strategies, driving cost savings, and ensuring the reliability and quality of its supply chain. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and category management. You will be responsible for identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier performance to ensure alignment with business objectives. Your expertise will be crucial in analyzing market trends, assessing supplier capabilities, and developing sourcing plans that mitigate risks and create competitive advantages. This position involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders across various departments, including operations, engineering, and finance, to understand their procurement needs and translate them into effective sourcing strategies. You should possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in data analysis tools, and the ability to develop and present complex business cases. Experience with e-procurement systems and advanced negotiation techniques is highly desirable. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing supply chains and driving significant cost efficiencies, this opportunity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , is for you. Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment. This is a chance to shape the strategic direction of procurement for a major organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for key categories of spend.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, ensuring alignment with quality and ethical standards.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities and risks.
• Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings and improve service levels.
• Manage and develop strategic relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and innovation.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement requirements and ensure supply chain support.
• Analyze spend data and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Develop and implement category management strategies to optimize procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Prepare reports and presentations on sourcing activities, savings, and supplier performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful sourcing strategies.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with contract management and supplier relationship management.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Familiarity with market analysis and cost modeling techniques.

**_Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery. the stuff dreams are made of._**
**Who We Are.**
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the _creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what's next.
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
**Your New Role.**
The Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Production & Content Supply Chain Procurement supports category strategy development and associated initiatives for all Production & Content Supply Chain subcategories for the company. The category represents over $3B in third party spend across WBD's 30+ brands and is a key contributor to business success and revenue growth.
This role is responsible for leading and supporting Production & Content Supply Chain procurement projects and developing complex analysis within WBD Procurement and should have prior experience in procurement. Example projects this role would provide sourcing support for may include physical production spend like cameras and production trailers, post production spend like post house services, and content supply chain spend like content localization services.
The role works with the Head of Production & Content Supply Chain Procurement, the leads for Production Procurement and Post Production & Content Supply Chain Procurement, and business stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships. He/she/they practices formalized sourcing best practices and abiding by standards and procedures. This position is charged with being resourceful, conducting marketplace and project specific information gathering and synthesis, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring continuous improvement.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Production & Content Supply Chain Procurement will report to the Director, Post Production & Content Supply Chain Procurement.
**Your Role Accountabilities.**
Category Management
+ Conducts analysis of market conditions to proactively manage changes in the marketplace & develop project plans to address such issues.
+ Obtains relevant information for developing new commodity strategies, considering the entire supply chain, information and economic considerations.
+ Identifies key internal customers and stakeholders, and interfaces with them to understand current and future business requirements.
+ Compiles and synthesizes both business requirements and external market conditions to develop optimal commodity strategy with full understanding of potential shortfalls and risk mitigation plans.
+ Develops initial hypothesis of key savings drivers for commodity across multiple levers - price, cost, demand and process.
+ Develops and compiles required Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP) to facilitate development of sourcing strategy.
+ Develops commodity strategy recommendations in a persuasive fashion and leads implementation of sourcing strategy (sole source or short-list negotiations, leverage added scope, competitive bidding, eSourcing tools, catalogs, reverse auctions, etc.).
+ Partners with Supplier Diversity efforts to creatively include MWBE in supplier selection process and creatively grow existing MWBE spend.
+ Contributes to environmentally friendly purchase efforts to support WBD Environmental Purchase Guidelines.
Supplier Selection / Management
+ Conducts comprehensive supplier analysis (strategic direction, financial health/risk due diligence, market position/power, capabilities & capacity, resiliency).
+ Monitors supplier relationship programs that cut across multiple business divisions to ensure service levels are being met.
+ Identifies key performance indicators (perfect order, growth drivers, production constraints, investment strategies) to drive business value for both parties and to seek out and find emerging business improvement opportunities.
+ Conducts periodic supplier meeting to address performance.
+ Leverages WBD's Supplier Diversity Program and Sustainability partners to include diverse and environmentally friendly vendors in supplier selection processes.
Sourcing-driven Project Management
+ Identifies opportunities where project management expertise needs to be implemented and works to ensure that those involved in key projects are managing them optimally.
+ Demonstrates consistent success in meeting or exceeding goals, timelines, and expectations for multiple projects that may be occurring simultaneously.
Financial, Cost, Spend Analysis; Cost Savings Reporting
+ Can apply various types of financial analyses to address Strategic Sourcing challenges.
+ Conceives and develops complex analytical & pricing models to address Strategic Sourcing challenges, including spend baseline development, bid evaluation and savings calculations. Can develop detailed analyses of financial statements and business unit cost structures.
+ Develops tracking mechanisms, monitors compliance and creates usage/leakage reports.
+ Leverages Sourcing Tools & Process team and spend management tool during opportunity assessment to conduct market research and determine baseline spend and associated cost.
+ Breaks paradigms to look at financial/analytical problems in new ways.
Negotiations, Contract Creation & Management
+ Develops and conducts negotiations strategies to maximize value to WM across price, service and quality elements.
+ Has the necessary business acumen to be thoroughly conversant in the intent and rationale behind contract provisions from a business as well as legal perspective, and acts as a liaison between the contracting parties, WBD Legal, and management.
+ Recognizes differences in requirements and strategies across business units and coaches others to use that understanding to optimize WBD protection/advantages.
+ Develops and implements simplified processes which facilitate timely, effective contracts (makes it easy to do the right thing).
+ Prepares written reports and presentations on contract administration activities for management within Procurement
**Qualifications & Experience.**
+ 2-4 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.
+ Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or a technical major is required.
+ Professional accreditation in sourcing / procurement preferred.
Functional Skills
+ 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
Behavioral Skills
+ 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
**How We Get Things Done.**
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
**Championing Inclusion at WBD**
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page ( for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $4,600.00 - 101,400.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role.

The Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Production & Content Supply Chain Procurement supports category strategy development and associated initiatives for all Production & Content Supply Chain subcategories for the company. The category represents over $3B in third party spend across WBD’s 30+ brands and is a key contributor to business success and revenue growth.

This role is responsible for leading and supporting Production & Content Supply Chain procurement projects and developing complex analysis within WBD Procurement and should have prior experience in procurement. Example projects this role would provide sourcing support for may include physical production spend like cameras and production trailers, post production spend like post house services, and content supply chain spend like content localization services.

The role works with the Head of Production & Content Supply Chain Procurement, the leads for Production Procurement and Post Production & Content Supply Chain Procurement, and business stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships. He/she/they practices formalized sourcing best practices and abiding by standards and procedures. This position is charged with being resourceful, conducting marketplace and project specific information gathering and synthesis, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring continuous improvement.

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Production & Content Supply Chain Procurement will report to the Director, Post Production & Content Supply Chain Procurement.

Your Role Accountabilities.

Category Management

• Conducts analysis of market conditions to proactively manage changes in the marketplace & develop project plans to address such issues.

• Obtains relevant information for developing new commodity strategies, considering the entire supply chain, information and economic considerations.

• Identifies key internal customers and stakeholders, and interfaces with them to understand current and future business requirements.

• Compiles and synthesizes both business requirements and external market conditions to develop optimal commodity strategy with full understanding of potential shortfalls and risk mitigation plans. 

• Develops initial hypothesis of key savings drivers for commodity across multiple levers – price, cost, demand and process.

• Develops and compiles required Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP) to facilitate development of sourcing strategy.

• Develops commodity strategy recommendations in a persuasive fashion and leads implementation of sourcing strategy (sole source or short-list negotiations, leverage added scope, competitive bidding, eSourcing tools, catalogs, reverse auctions, etc.). 

• Partners with Supplier Diversity efforts to creatively include MWBE in supplier selection process and creatively grow existing MWBE spend.

• Contributes to environmentally friendly purchase efforts to support WBD Environmental Purchase Guidelines.

 Supplier Selection / Management 

• Conducts comprehensive supplier analysis (strategic direction, financial health/risk due diligence, market position/power, capabilities & capacity, resiliency).

• Monitors supplier relationship programs that cut across multiple business divisions to ensure service levels are being met.

• Identifies key performance indicators (perfect order, growth drivers, production constraints, investment strategies) to drive business value for both parties and to seek out and find emerging business improvement opportunities.  

• Conducts periodic supplier meeting to address performance.

• Leverages WBD’s Supplier Diversity Program and Sustainability partners to include diverse and environmentally friendly vendors in supplier selection processes.

Sourcing-driven Project Management

• Identifies opportunities where project management expertise needs to be implemented and works to ensure that those involved in key projects are managing them optimally.

• Demonstrates consistent success in meeting or exceeding goals, timelines, and expectations for multiple projects that may be occurring simultaneously.

Financial, Cost, Spend Analysis; Cost Savings Reporting

• Can apply various types of financial analyses to address Strategic Sourcing challenges.

• Conceives and develops complex analytical & pricing models to address Strategic Sourcing challenges, including spend baseline development, bid evaluation and savings calculations.  Can develop detailed analyses of financial statements and business unit cost structures.

• Develops tracking mechanisms, monitors compliance and creates usage/leakage reports.

• Leverages Sourcing Tools & Process team and spend management tool during opportunity assessment to conduct market research and determine baseline spend and associated cost.

• Breaks paradigms to look at financial/analytical problems in new ways.

Negotiations, Contract Creation & Management

• Develops and conducts negotiations strategies to maximize value to WM across price, service and quality elements.

• Has the necessary business acumen to be thoroughly conversant in the intent and rationale behind contract provisions from a business as well as legal perspective, and acts as a liaison between the contracting parties, WBD Legal, and management. 

• Recognizes differences in requirements and strategies across business units and coaches others to use that understanding to optimize WBD protection/advantages. 

• Develops and implements simplified processes which facilitate timely, effective contracts (makes it easy to do the right thing).

• Prepares written reports and presentations on contract administration activities for management within Procurement

Qualifications & Experience.

• 2-4 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or a technical major is required.

• Professional accreditation in sourcing / procurement preferred.

Functional Skills

• 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

Behavioral Skills

• 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

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $4,600.00 - 101,400.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation. If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.