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Overview and Responsibilities
We are seeking a strategic, analytically driven Senior Manager, Procurement Analytics & Research, to elevate data-driven decision-making across Paramounts global procurement organization for Marketing and Production. This role will lead advanced analytics projects that inform sourcing strategy, supplier management, demand optimization, and value creation across priority spend categories. Sitting at the intersection of analytics and procurement strategy, this role partners closely with the procurement executive team, vendors, category teams, finance, and business stakeholders to translate complex data into clear insights that drive action. The Senior Manager will help define how procurement uses data and research to prioritize opportunities, measure impact, and improve ways of working. This role will regularly prepare analyses, decks, and communications that will be presented to the executive team. This role balances hands-on analytical execution with thought leadership and stakeholder influence in a dynamic, transformational environment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead procurement analytics initiatives that inform category strategy, sourcing decisions, and supplier management
Translate complex spend, supplier, market, and operational data into actionable, executive-ready insights and recommendations
Partner with category leaders, finance, and business stakeholders to define analytics priorities, success metrics, and value-tracking methodologies
Conduct advanced spend analysis, demand analysis, and supplier performance analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and tradeoffs
Design and deliver dashboards, reporting, and analytical tools that enable transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision making
Own end-to-end analytical projects from problem definition through insight generation, storytelling, and stakeholder alignment
Leverage internal data and external market research to inform category strategies, should-cost models, and negotiation approaches
Influence senior stakeholders by framing insights in a business @context and spearheading alignment on actions and decisions
Champion continuous improvement in procurement analytics capabilities, methodologies, and governance
Operate proficiently in a dynamic, evolving environment, balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Economics, or a related field required. MBA preferred
8+ years of experience in procurement analytics, supply chain analytics, finance analytics, or related analytical roles
Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders
Demonstrated experience translating complex data into clear, actionable business insights
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including advanced Excel and experience with BI and reporting tools
Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with comfort operating in ambiguity. Proven ability to manage multiple analytical initiatives and stakeholders simultaneously
Strong awareness of procurement processes, sourcing, and supplier management
Additional Qualifications
Experience supporting strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier performance management
Entrepreneurial and curious, with a continuous learning mindset and interest in evolving procurement capabilities
Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.
What We Offer:
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
Generous paid time off.
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramounts 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.
Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
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