Director, Procurement Systems and Operations
Core
Define and execute procurement strategies to support business priorities, ensure cost effectiveness, optimize quality and supplier performance, mitigate risk, and maintain compliance.
Role type
Director, Procurement Systems and Operations
Builds
Sustainable value through sourcing, supplier management, and procurement governance
Domain
Music Publishing / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract management, legal contract negotiations, spend analysis, benchmark pricing, process improvement, RFP/RFQ management, business continuity planning, team leadership, governance framework establishment
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Define and lead procurement strategy aligned with business and financial objectives; Create internal policies, governance standards, and ensure compliance with applicable laws; Oversee strategic supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and performance management; Own and deliver annual procurement value targets; Partner with Legal, Finance, Cybersecurity, IT, and Operations to standardize intake and ensure timely completion of procurement steps; Accountable for procurement-related budget within assigned scope; Establish consistent controls for savings measurement and reporting; Perform spend analysis, benchmark pricing, track savings, avoidance, and total cost of ownership; Identify process improvements that reduce cycle time, improve controls, and increase procurement efficiency; Lead RFPs, RFQs, competitive bids, and sourcing events from intake through award recommendation; Contribute to business continuity planning by creating alternate sourcing options and supply disruption mitigation plans; Collaborate with other Sony divisions to identify synergies in procurement strategy and activities
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership