Director, Procurement Systems and Operations

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At Sony Music Publishing ("SMP") , we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world's greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en . Why join Sony Music Group? Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what's next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people. This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too. Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly. Job Purpose: The Director, Procurement Systems and Operations is responsible for defining and executing procurement strategies to support business priorities, ensure cost effectiveness, optimize quality and supplier performance, mitigate risk, and maintain compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. This role provides senior leadership across sourcing, supplier management, and procurement governance while partnering closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, and business leadership to deliver sustainable value. What You'll Do: ( job responsibilities ) Define and lead procurement strategy aligned with business and financial objectives. Create internal policies, governance standards, and ensure compliance with applicable laws. Oversee strategic supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and performance management. Own and deliver annual procurement value targets (hard savings, cost avoidance, and working-capital improvements), aligned to the operating plan and validated with Finance. Partner with Legal, Finance, Cybersecurity, IT, and Operations to standardize intake, validate business terms, obtain approvals, and ensure timely completion of procurement steps. Accountable for procurement-related budget within assigned scope, including vendor contracts and sourcing initiatives. Establish consistent controls for savings measurement and reporting, including baseline methodology, approvals, and tracking of savings, avoidance, leakage, and realized versus expected results. Perform spend analysis, benchmark pricing, track savings, avoidance, and total cost of ownership by category or business unit. Identify process improvements that reduce cycle time, improve controls, and increase procurement efficiency. Lead RFPs, RFQs, competitive bids, and sourcing events from intake through award recommendation. Contribute to business continuity planning by creating alternate sourcing options and supply disruption mitigation plans. Collaborate with other Sony divisions to identify synergies in procurement strategy and activities. Who You Are: ( skills and experience required ) Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field 5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience Extensive experience leading strategic sourcing, contract management, and legal contract negotiations across complex supplier landscapes to optimize cost, value, and risk. Deep knowledge of business operations and financial drivers, translating business objectives into clear procurement priorities and sourcing strategies. Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing procurement teams. Proven track record of delivering measurable procurement outcomes, including realized cost savings, increased contract value, and quantifiable cost-avoidance initiatives. Ability to influence senior executive stakeholders and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups. Proven capability to establish and operate effective procurement governance, risk management, compliance, and policy frameworks, including timely escalation and resolution of material financial, legal, and operational risks. Project management skills to lead sourcing events, onboarding, policy rollouts, and transformation workstreams. Aligned with Sony Music Publishing's Global People Promise, Values, and Leadership Behaviors. Must be authorized to work in the United States 7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume may require extended working hours during the day What We Give You: You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportun