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Paramount · 2 weeks ago

Director, Procurement Professional Services

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Paramount is a leading global media and entertainment company seeking a dynamic Director of Procurement to lead their sourcing and procurement strategies across key Professional Services categories. This role is pivotal in operationalizing the procurement strategy, managing sourcing projects, and ensuring strong supplier partnerships that contribute to the company's growth and profitability.

Digital EntertainmentEventsMedia and Entertainment

Responsibilities

Design the strategic roadmap for Professional Services (including, but not limited to, Legal, HR, Financial, Consulting Services and Non-IT Contingent Labor)

Define multi-year category strategies that integrate cost transformation competitive advantage creation

Use market intelligence and commercial levers to deliver total cost of ownership (TCO) value beyond price negotiations

Partner with Finance and partners to deliver robust forecasting, cost modeling and scenario planning aligned to broader portfolio economics

Lead and manage sourcing projects, from RFx through contract award and execution

Drive adoption of digital procurement tools, analytics, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and impact

Partner with cross-functional partners to align procurement outcomes with enterprise needs

Motivate change management with agility, fostering innovation while minimizing business disruption

Operate effectively in a fast-paced, transformational environment with adaptability, entrepreneurial thinking, and a results driven mentality

Demonstrate continuous learning and growth mindset, embracing challenges as opportunities

Qualification

Procurement experienceStrategic sourcingCategory managementSupplier relationship managementContract lawDigital procurement toolsCost modelingChange managementInfluencing skillsEntrepreneurial mentalityResilienceSupplier innovationExecutive presenceCommunication skillsGrowth mindsetAdaptabilityTeam leadershipCollaborationContinuous learningFast-paced environment

Required

Bachelor's degree required

10+ years of procurement experience, including leadership category management

Proven success leading teams, engaging with partners, and collaborating seamlessly across Professional Services categories

Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, and contract law

Demonstrated track record of delivering significant cost savings, value creation, and supplier innovation

Executive presence with strong communication and influencing skills to partner effectively with internal and external partners

Expertise in digital procurement transformation and advanced tools (e.g., AI-driven analytics, Oracle Fusion, Ariba)

Entrepreneurial mentality with adaptability, resilience, and a growth orientation in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Preferred

MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Recognized professional certifications (CPSM, MCIPS, PMP) preferred

Benefits

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.

Generous paid time off.

An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.

Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.

Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

Company

Paramount

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Paramount is a leading media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Paramount Pictures.

Founded in 1914

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees