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.
Your Role
The Junior Analyst, Technology Procurement is a key member of the procurement team and has 3 primary areas of responsibility for WMTO: (1) technology hardware, software and services procurement, (2) procurement data standards and maintenance and (3) supplier account management.
Your Job Responsibilities:
Technology Asset Procurement (90%)
- Complete purchase orders, monitoring all open purchase orders and providing order-tracking details as requested for technology related purchases, focusing on operating expense or workplace technology expense
- Obtain quotes for equipment and services when applicable
- Ensure all purchase information is accurately and expeditiously captured within the procurement system. This person will ensure prompt communication on all purchases and effectively escalate issues with suppliers when applicable.
- Respond to end-user inquiries on technology purchase and quote requests
Process Improvement (10%)
Seek, recommend, and implement opportunities for improvement in procurement processes. This may involve collaborating with other procurement team members or end users to streamline activities for the benefit of the operation.
Qualifications & Experience
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 1-2 years of technology procurement experience
- Advanced Level Of English
- Must be customer service oriented
- Must be a team player and able to work in a team-centric environment
- Must be an excellent communicator, both orally and written
- Ariba or SAP experience
- SharePoint 2010 or higher
- Full understanding of Procure 2 Pay process
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:
- Technology procurement experience
- An understanding of the WM Technology organization
- Knowledge of existing WMTO processes & tools
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
CITAM 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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
