Business Analyst - Specialist IV

What We Do / Project

We provide sourcing, negotiation, and contract management with all third-party suppliers to create value for our stakeholders and Warner Bros. Discovery as a whole.

You will be working on contracts for the company split.

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role

Analyzes market / category trends and historical spending patterns to identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and (re)negotiations.

Possesses the experience and confidence to make well-judged decisions independently, which consider the short- and long-term impacts to the interests of the business.

Collaborates with stakeholders and legal counsel to lead global 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.

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

Simultaneously supports the development of category strategy recommendations in a concise and persuasive fashion and leads implementation of the sourcing strategy (optimization, process enhancements, sole source or short-list negotiations, leverage added scope, competitive bidding, reverse auctions, etc.)

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

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

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

Must Have Skills / Requirements

1) Quick Learner

a. MSP will review in educational experience or past work experience.

2) Operates independently with minimal guidance

a. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

3) Reliable

a. Ability to gain the trust of their colleagues quickly important for interacting with executives in this role.

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

1) Ability to build rapport with stakeholders quickly

Soft Skills :

1) Knowledgeable of, and experienced in, application of Strategic Sourcing best practices.

2) Ability to deliver professional and effective communications, verbally or in writing. Can develop thorough presentations that are persuasive, and result in positive impact on the business. Full English language proficiency.

3) Analytical skills and demonstrated application of category-specific best practices.

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

5) Highly Collaborative, Flexible team player. Ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence without authority.

6) Self-motivated, works independently, minimal direction needed.

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

Technology Requirements :

1) None required.

Education / Certifications

1) Bachelors or Professional Certifications for supply chain or procurement preferred but not required

Interview Process / Next Steps

1) Panel or individual Interviews with Directors of Procurement (HMs)