Sr. Manager, Production Sourcing
Core
Lead sourcing initiatives and supplier strategy for below-the-line physical production categories (TV, film, streaming) to drive cost optimization and support real-time production needs.
Role type
Senior Manager, Production Sourcing
Builds
Negotiated supplier agreements and cost-saving strategies for physical production categories
Domain
Media & Entertainment / Physical Production Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (sourcing strategies & cost savings)
Required skills
complex negotiation, spend data analysis, supplier benchmarking, RFP/RFI management, contract negotiation, supplier performance management, financial acumen, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
media/entertainment industry experience, below-the-line production category knowledge
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing initiatives to deliver cost savings; Act as a sourcing partner to Production teams from pre-production through execution; Develop and implement category strategies; Collaborate cross-functionally to align strategies and resolve issues; Lead RFPs/RFIs and supplier evaluations; Drive adoption of preferred suppliers; Manage supplier relationships and contract compliance; Partner with Legal and Finance on risk management; Track and communicate savings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
