We are seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Senior Manager, Sourcing Innovation to lead and elevate procurement initiatives across the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) lifecycle. This role serves as a key business partner to executive leadership, driving strategic sourcing, integration planning, and transformational procurement activities that deliver measurable value through M&A execution. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in M&A sourcing strategy, supplier governance, and risk mitigation with exceptional leadership, financial acumen, and enterprise collaboration skills.
You will oversee sourcing strategies from pre-deal assessment through post-merger integration, ensuring procurement aligns with business objectives, accelerates synergy realization, and strengthens overall enterprise value.
Responsibilities
M&A Strategy & Execution
- Lead enterprise-wide procurement strategies for all stages of the M&A lifecycle — from due diligence through post-merger integration and value realization.
- Partner with senior executives and functional leads to define sourcing priorities that align with corporate growth and transformation objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on procurement risks, opportunities, and synergy potential within each deal.
Due Diligence & Risk Management
- Conduct thorough due diligence to evaluate procurement processes, supplier contracts, and potential risks associated with the target company's supply chain.
- Design and present risk mitigation and value creation strategies to executive leadership and M&A steering committees.
- Establish robust supplier governance frameworks to ensure compliance, business continuity, and long-term value protection.
Integration & Transformation Management
- Lead integration of procurement processes, technologies, and supplier ecosystems across merged entities, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and performance standards.
- Partner with IT, Finance, and Legal to harmonize systems (e.g., SAP Ariba), contracts, and spend categories for efficiency and scalability.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives and procurement transformation roadmaps that enhance post-merger operational performance.
Supplier Relationship Management
- Lead strategic supplier negotiations and performance management during transition phases, balancing cost optimization with supplier relationship continuity.
- Influence and align internal stakeholders across global business units to ensure strategic procurement objectives are achieved consistently.
Financial Impact & Performance Management
- Develop and manage M&A procurement budgets, synergy targets, and cost optimization KPIs.
- Report on value capture, integration milestones, and procurement ROI to senior management and corporate development teams.
Utilize analytics and category intelligence to drive data-informed sourcing decisions.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Embed innovation and digital enablement into M&A procurement processes — leveraging automation, data analytics, and advanced sourcing tools.
- Benchmark against industry best practices to continuously elevate procurement maturity and value delivery.
- Mentor and develop team members to build organizational capability in M&A sourcing and integration management.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement, with at least 4 years focused on M&A procurement or related M&A activities.
- Proven success influencing executive-level decision-making and delivering measurable procurement-driven value in complex deal environments.
- Deep understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier management, risk assessment, and post-merger integration.
- Experience leading multi-functional teams across Legal, Finance, Operations, and Corporate Development.
- Expertise with enterprise procurement systems (SAP Ariba preferred) & analytics tools.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to interpret financial data, model synergy outcomes, and align procurement to enterprise value creation.
- Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Media & Entertainment industry experience strongly preferred.
Key Competencies
- Executive Presence & Influence
- Strategic Thinking & Financial Acumen
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Preferred Certifications:
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
