Paramount · 1 day ago
Senior Director of Procurement, Strategic Initiatives
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expParamount is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. They are seeking a dynamic Sr. Director of Procurement, Strategic Initiatives to lead cross-category strategies to drive value, cash, and service improvement.
Digital EntertainmentEventsMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across diverse categories, facilitating end-to-end procurement processes from opportunity identification through contract execution and supplier optimization
Projects may include both category-specific (e.g., Marketing, Production, Technology, Professional Services, etc.) and cross-category initiatives
Work with senior leaders across departments, including finance, legal, and operations
Align procurement priorities
Ensure transparency and build consensus
Build relationships across the organization: This will help expedite procurement initiatives. It will also offer service and support to your colleagues in the business
Exposure to senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives and BU leads
Create measurable value by reducing costs
Work with suppliers and manage demand
Make sure operations are proficient and lead to sustainable savings
Enable data-driven decision making by analyzing complex data sets, generating actionable insights and recommendations that inform and improve business outcomes
Drive supplier risk management and compliance, safeguarding the organization's supply base and ensuring adherence to governance standards
Foster innovation and continuous improvement within procurement practices, enabling agility and endurance in a dynamic business environment
Look for creative applications of technology / AI to improve processes
Manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment, balancing strategic priorities with operational execution
Promote teamwork across different functions: This will help align procurement strategies with the business's overall goals
Use data-driven insights to identify opportunities, champion strategic initiatives, and deliver long-term value
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
12+ years of procurement or supply chain experience. Proven ability to collaborate with and influence senior leaders in complex, matrixed environments
Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, and/or vendor performance management
Demonstrated data-driven, financial acumen, and modeling experience
Demonstrated success operating with agility, prioritizing strategically, and delivering results in dynamic, ambiguous environments
Exemplary communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
Expertise in digital procurement and analytical tools (e.g., Ariba, Oracle Fusion, AI-driven analytics)
Entrepreneurial and solutions-oriented mindset; comfortable wearing many hats and advancing alignment across diverse stakeholders
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
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Vibol Hou
EVP & CTO, Streaming
Anna Priest
SVP, Head of Paramount+ UK & Ireland
Recent News
2026-01-22
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