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...

Manager Procurement is a critical role and will be responsible for supporting the business to create additional value in terms of savings, efficiencies, policy compliance and risk management within the Studio Tour Shanghai team.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Establishes a strong relationship with all Studio Tour stakeholders.

Builds a strong understanding of strategic business direction, objectives, requirements and priorities across all categories.

Effectively works with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to identify sourcing opportunities, develop and implement sourcing strategies across Studio Tour to deliver against business objectives.

Recommends and implements procurement processes and policies, taking into account local business needs and practices

Supports the development of category strategy recommendations

Is resourceful in obtaining relevant information for developing new category strategies and supporting decisions within the category and/or sourcing engagements for the business unit.

Conducts comprehensive supplier analysis including new supplier due diligence

Develops and implements supplier relationship programs

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

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

Leads the entire Request for Proposal (RFP) process which includes leading cross-functional teams in selecting partners to facilitate requirements.

Develops detailed analyses of financial statements and industry cost drivers.

Conceives and develops complex analytical & pricing models.

Leads and develop negotiation strategies, contract analyses, sourcing communications and meetings. 

Collaborates with stakeholders and legal counsel to lead negotiations and contract coordination.

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 entities, legal groups, and other parties as necessary

Ensure collaboration with Joint Venture Partner in line with OpCo Guidelines

Qualifications & Experience...

Proven strategy, operations and sourcing experience in a sophisticated sourcing environment with demonstrated people management experience.

Proven project management experience, excellent communication skills, ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, and a team building work style for a fast-paced environment.

Experience in working with executives in formulating and executing on business strategy

Strong supplier management/performance measurement monitoring experience.

Must be knowledgeable of, and experienced in, application of Strategic Sourcing best practices.

Advanced analytical skills and demonstrated application of category-specific best practices.

Able to conceive, comprehend, analyze, translate and apply complex business strategies/practices/requirements into RFXs & analytical/financial models.

Strong project leader, emphasis on execution, multi-tasking & managing multiple priorities.

Able to gain trust, strong service orientation, impeccable customer focus with the ability to influence others in a collaborative and diplomatic manner.

Ability to manage multiple projects & tasks that may be occurring simultaneously with tight timelines

Strong business English

Proficient in Microsoft Office or similar.

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 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ 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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability 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.