Senior Analyst, Technology Contracts

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 also is responsible for managing expirations associated to the department’s 3rd party contractor requirements.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Hardware 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 REQUIREMENTS
5+ years’ experience with supplier management
5+ years’ experience with IT contracts
5+ years’ experience with IT
5+ years’ experience in technology procurement

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Experience with financial analysis
Customer management experience
Solid oral, written, presentation, interpersonal and meeting coordination skills

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
ITAM or other ITAM certifications (Preferred)

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner 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.

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