Global Operations - Sourcing Executive
CAA
Los Angeles, CAFull Time Job
The Role
The Sourcing Executive will report into the Global Business Services team providing key support related to Corporate Indirect Categories (Facilities, Travel, IT, Events, etc.). The ideal candidate will have a passion for entertainment and supporting CAA's various lines of business. Focus will be placed on team building, strategic thinking, tangible results, cost savings, relationship development, and operating efficiency over a broad spectrum of spend. Critical skillsets include the ability to use sourcing methodology, financial modeling, negotiation preparation and execution, client interface, contract/supplier management and project execution per the team's strategic plan. The individual will be responsible for contributing to the planning initiatives for the team's project pipeline, and will coordinate and execute data analysis, model building, process analysis, communication, and supplier/contract management.
The Sourcing Executive will be responsible for developing & leading sourcing initiatives from start through completion. The individual will also contribute toward the leadership of cross-functional teams responsible for implementing strategic sourcing contracts with preferred suppliers. The ideal candidate will have excellent facilitation and negotiation skills, strong project management experience, outstanding communication skills and the ability to manage the interests and expectations of a diverse group of creative stakeholders. The candidate must have deep experience with strategy development, process change management, and implementation. They are fiscally minded and aware of cost implications of decisions. They actively review and seek opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
Responsibilities
• Follow structured project management methods and principles to execute complex and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Provide rigorous cost and market analysis that focus on reducing total cost of ownership.
• Prepare and execute clear, structured negotiations.
• Ability to work well under pressure; meet tight deadlines; manage multiple projects and expectations; and maintain a sharp focus while managing competing priorities.
• Execute deliverables to completion with efficiency, robustness, and attention to detail.
• Partner with the GBS leadership in the roll-out of new policies and processes that will enhance the overall amount of spend influence and total value created.
• Support leadership with financial, supply market, spend, and relationship opportunity analyses with strategic vision and industry awareness.
• Meet clients' requirements for service, quality, and value.
• Be aware of market trends/conditions that affect suppliers, costs, pricing, and the resulting impact to clients.
• Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry best practices and continuously improve professional skills and technical expertise.
• Contribute to the development of long-term direction-setting for the organization.
• Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances, ensuring compliance with CAA's policies and best practices.
Requirements
• 7+ years of broad-based business experience and understanding (e.g., management consulting or business development/strategy) strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills; MS Excel proficient
• Negotiation planning and strategy skills
• Experience managing collaborative supplier relationships.
• Strong written and oral communications
• Ability to work in a demanding and dynamic fast-paced environment with the flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong desire to consistently perform at high levels, achieve the best, motivate others, and commit to creating a world-class Sourcing program.
• Approachable, professional, positive attitude that leads to creating effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Lean six sigma and operational excellence expertise.
Location
• This role is on-site based in Los Angeles, Nashville, or New York.
Compensation: The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $142,000 - $188,000. T his position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more .
Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the ''Company'') is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee's or their dependent's reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.