Sr. Manager, Sourcing Innovation

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 

• Change Leadership 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Results Orientation 

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)