Sony Pictures Entertainment · 16 hours ago
Sr. Manager, Sourcing Innovation
Culver City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $162K/yr
8+ years expSony Pictures Entertainment is seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Senior Manager, Sourcing Innovation to lead and elevate procurement initiatives across the Mergers & Acquisitions lifecycle. This role involves driving strategic sourcing, integration planning, and transformational procurement activities that deliver measurable value through M&A execution.
PublishingDigital MediaMedia and EntertainmentContentFilm DistributionFilm ProductionTV Production
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise-wide procurement strategies for all stages of the M&A lifecycle — from due diligence through post-merger integration and value realization
Partner with senior executives and functional leads to define sourcing priorities that align with corporate growth and transformation objectives
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on procurement risks, opportunities, and synergy potential within each deal
Conduct thorough due diligence to evaluate procurement processes, supplier contracts, and potential risks associated with the target company's supply chain
Design and present risk mitigation and value creation strategies to executive leadership and M&A steering committees
Establish robust supplier governance frameworks to ensure compliance, business continuity, and long-term value protection
Lead integration of procurement processes, technologies, and supplier ecosystems across merged entities, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and performance standards
Partner with IT, Finance, and Legal to harmonize systems (e.g., SAP Ariba), contracts, and spend categories for efficiency and scalability
Champion continuous improvement initiatives and procurement transformation roadmaps that enhance post-merger operational performance
Lead strategic supplier negotiations and performance management during transition phases, balancing cost optimization with supplier relationship continuity
Influence and align internal stakeholders across global business units to ensure strategic procurement objectives are achieved consistently
Develop and manage M&A procurement budgets, synergy targets, and cost optimization KPIs
Report on value capture, integration milestones, and procurement ROI to senior management and corporate development teams
Utilize analytics and category intelligence to drive data-informed sourcing decisions
Embed innovation and digital enablement into M&A procurement processes — leveraging automation, data analytics, and advanced sourcing tools
Benchmark against industry best practices to continuously elevate procurement maturity and value delivery
Mentor and develop team members to build organizational capability in M&A sourcing and integration management
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement, with at least 4 years focused on M&A procurement or related M&A activities
Proven success influencing executive-level decision-making and delivering measurable procurement-driven value in complex deal environments
Deep understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier management, risk assessment, and post-merger integration
Experience leading multi-functional teams across Legal, Finance, Operations, and Corporate Development
Expertise with enterprise procurement systems & analytics tools
Strong business acumen and the ability to interpret financial data, model synergy outcomes, and align procurement to enterprise value creation
Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
SAP Ariba preferred
Media & Entertainment industry experience strongly preferred
Master's preferred
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Benefits
Annual incentive
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. It is a sub-organization of Sony.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$1M2000-11-07Series A· $1M
Leadership Team
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Tom Bernard
Co-President and Co-Founder of Sony Pictures Classics
Aditya Tahilramani
Vice President of Information Technology
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