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Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc

Director, Procurement & Sourcing Transformation

Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc, Culver City, California, United States, 90232

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The Director of Procurement & Sourcing Transformation is a strategic leader responsible for driving the modernization and continuous improvement of procurement and sourcing functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), this role will lead enterprise-wide procurement

and sourcing

transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency, increase value delivery, and foster a high-performance, agile procurement culture. The ideal candidate will have deep

expertise

in procurement, strategic sourcing, digital transformation, and change management, along with

a track record

of aligning procurement strategies with enterprise goals. This role offers the opportunity to

be on the leading edge of

procurement

transformation

in a dynamic organization committed to excellence and innovation. The Director of Procurement & Sourcing Transformation will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of procurement, driving operational efficiency, and enhancing the organization's competitive advantage.

We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, high-energy, and committed to advancing the vision of the Global Procurement organization.

Prior experience in Studio, Media, and/or Sourcing environments is

required

. Responsibilities Strategic Transformation & Leadership:

Support the execution of a multi-year transformation roadmap to elevate procurement and sourcing functions, ensuring alignment with corporate

objectives

and industry best practices.

Agile Mindset:

Foster an agile mindset by integrating methodologies such as

OKRs

, Agile

Sourcing

, and the Speed of Trust to accelerate impact.

Change Management:

Lead change management efforts to embed a high-performance culture, ensuring adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies across the procurement organization.

Collaboration:

Develop and

maintain

strong relationships with business partners,

facilitating

regular communication and collaboration. Act as a liaison to ensure alignment between sourcing strategies and business needs, driving problem-solving initiatives.

Data-Driven Decision-Making:

Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, AI, and digital procurement platforms to enable real-time insights, smarter sourcing decisions, and predictive risk management.Utilize data analytics and key performance indicators (

KPIs

) to measure the effectiveness of procurement

and sourcing

strategies and continuously improve performance.

Internal Alignment and Adoption:

Foster a mindset shift among business leaders and stakeholders to encourage openness to collaboration and partnership within the sourcing function.

Trusted Advisor:

Serve as a subject matter expert on sourcing processes, supplier management, and category strategy. Guide

teams

by coordinating regular meetings, proactively developing materials, and fostering a culture of transparency and trust.

ESOAR

(Eliminate, Standardize,

Optimize

, Automate, and Robotize):

Streamline procurement workflows by

leveraging

automation, AI, and digital tools to

optimize

spend management, supplier engagement, and operational efficiencies.

Compliance & Governance:

Promote robust governance

of

procurement policies, regulatory compliance, and supplier risk management to ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business

, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.

10

+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, with at least

4

years in a senior leadership role driving transformation.

Proven

expertise

in procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category management.

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies,

OKRs

, and digital procurement technologies (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, AI-driven sourcing tools).

Exceptional leadership skills with experience driving organizational change, leading high-performing teams, and fostering a culture of innovation.

Strong analytical skills and ability to

leverage

data-driven insights to influence decision-making.

Experience in stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and executive-level communication.

Must have strong Microsoft Office skills

including

PowerPoint,

Excel (including advance Excel functions)

and Word

Must be able to produce visually engaging reports to

d

rive continuous improvement through measurement and monitoring of

KPIs

Experience in Media and Entertainment, or Technology-based industries preferred.

Familiarity or subject matter

expertise

in one of

more

relevant sourcing categories preferred.

The candidate must be a self-starter who can work independently and proactively

identify

potential areas for sourcing.

The candidate must

demonstrate

aspects of the following core competencies:

Trusted Partner

Effective Communicator

Strategic Thinker

Innovative Problem Solver

Change Agent

Learner and Developer

Have

an affinity for movies, television, entertainment, media, and content creation.

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