Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are…When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next…From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.This position provides a critical function to ensure the supportability of the company's hardware and software platforms and the continued contract and financial well-being of the company's assets. This includes ownership for the hardware and software maintenance support renewal program globally. This position is also responsible for managing expirations associated to the department's 3rd party contractor requirements.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESHardware and Software Maintenance Contract Renewal (70%)Lead the renewal process for Warner Bros. Discovery globally.Manage the inventory of all active renewals to ensure timely completion of renewals.Ensure consistency and completeness of renewals for all new purchase orders.Analyze renewals with technical, business and management contacts to ensure necessity and level of renewal.Negotiate with suppliers for competitive quotes and pricing.Source alternate suppliers and competitive pricing when advantageous.Identify opportunities for lower cost alternatives.Lead all renewal activities required for timely issue of purchase orders.Engage with supplier management for contract review requirements.3rd Party Contract Management (20%)Maintain listing of 3rd Party Contractors and expiration dates.Work with resource managers to confirm whether extensions are required.Challenge resource managers to reduce support levels on equipment where possible.Initiate extension paperwork with sourcing group.Data Analysis (10%)Analyze options for reducing cost.Analyze support usage and levels and present results to technical and business owners.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS5+ years' experience with supplier management5+ years' experience with IT contracts5+ years' experience with IT5+ years' experience in technology procurementDESIRABLE REQUIREMENTSExperience with financial analysisCustomer management experienceSolid oral, written, presentation, interpersonal and meeting coordination skillsEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceITAM or other ITAM certifications (Preferred)Championing Inclusion at WBDWarner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
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