Client: Leading Entertainment Firm Title: Director, Procurement Production (Media/ Entertainment/ Streaming) Location: New York, NY 10036 / Hollywood, CA 90038 / Nashville, TN 37201 - Hybrid Duration: 9 months (Extension/Conversion will be based on performance) Pay Rate: ($95 - $100) on an hourly basis Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Director, Procurement - Production to lead strategic procurement and sourcing initiatives within a fast-paced media and entertainment environment. This role is ideal for a senior procurement/sourcing leader who can work independently with senior executives, lead procurement operating routines, manage vendor strategy and negotiations, build analytics and reporting, and drive process improvement across complex, time-sensitive business activities. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating at a senior level, influencing stakeholders, creating structure in evolving environments, and translating procurement data and business requirements into clear recommendations for leadership. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. 10+ years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, production operations, production finance, vendor management, or management consulting. Demonstrated experience in strategic procurement and/or strategic sourcing leadership. Proven experience working directly with senior executives, ideally SVP level or above, with the ability to operate independently and lead executive-level discussions. Experience building and managing operating cadences, governance routines, KPIs, performance frameworks, or similar business management processes. Strong analytical capabilities with demonstrated experience developing procurement dashboards, KPIs, data analysis, and management reporting. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and strong data/analytical skills. Experience with procurement, project management, ERP, or workflow platforms such as Asana, Smartsheet, Fusion, Airtable, or equivalent systems. Demonstrated experience managing vendors, sourcing initiatives, negotiations, or supplier relationships. Strong stakeholder influence, communication, and change leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize strategically and deliver results in fast-paced, highly cross-functional environments. Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar approaches. Entrepreneurial and solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to create structure, drive accountability, and close open issues. Responsibilities: Lead strategic procurement and sourcing activities, including vendor strategy, negotiations, supplier coordination, and issue resolution. Establish and manage procurement operating cadences, including weekly pipeline reviews, monthly business reviews, governance routines, and performance tracking. Partner directly with senior executives and cross-functional leadership to communicate procurement priorities, risks, performance, and recommendations. Develop and maintain procurement dashboards, KPIs, metrics, and executive-level reporting using strong analytical and Excel capabilities. Manage procurement workflows, initiatives, milestones, and cross-functional follow-up using project management/workflow platforms such as Asana. Standardize procurement processes covering intake, prioritization, vendor comparison, approvals, stakeholder communication, escalation, and closure. Track procurement value, savings, vendor performance, pipeline health, and key risk items. Identify process improvement opportunities and implement more efficient procurement workflows. Support change management initiatives involving new procurement processes, tools, reporting requirements, and operating routines. Work independently across procurement, finance, legal, operations, and business stakeholders to drive time-sensitive priorities through completion. Prepare and present clear, actionable procurement insights to senior leadership. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in media, entertainment, studio, production, live events, or other project-based operating environments. Direct experience supporting production procurement is highly preferred. Experience working in a large media or entertainment organization is a plus. Experience with Oracle Fusion is preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred. MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred. Experience with AI-enabled Excel/data analytics or other modern analytics tools is a plus. Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable.
