Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

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…

We are looking for a Procurement Associate who wants to develop their career within Procurement. Reporting to the Snr Procurement Director Sports, you will support category strategy development and associated initiatives for the company. You’ll use your experience and enthusiasm to proactively partner with stakeholders to negotiate with suppliers, support our clients and support sourcing opportunities. Our company’s Sports category is a growing area of the business, so this is an exciting time to join the team! This is a great opportunity for someone with more passion and enthusiasm than experience.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Obtain relevant information to support supplier negotiations and renewals.

• Source new alternate suppliers and carrying out various due diligence and checks.

• Support the team in developing new strategies and spend analysis.

• Evaluate business requirements and Sports sector to identify innovations, potential shortfalls and risk mitigation planning.

• Help collate and run Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP), and supplier auctions.

• Monitor supplier relationship programs that cut across business areas to ensure service levels are being met.

• Leverage sourcing and spend management tools to conduct market research and determine baseline spend and associated costs.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Experience in the Sports, Media and/or Entertainment industry is preferred

• Professional procurement accreditation is preferred

• Multilingual capability is preferred but not essential

• An understanding and proficiency in developing RFPs and conducting bid analysis

• Relationship Building skills: gaining trust, service orientation, customer focus

• Planning & Organisational: strong, confident character, multi-tasking skills and abilities

• Communication: clear, concise communicator with attention to detail, ability to translate complex messages into commonly understood terms

• Influencing others: persuasion, ability to see multiple perspectives

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.