Global Sourcing Manager, Procurement - Facilities/Real Estate

Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom.

The Global Sourcing team at Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) manages seven key categories: Technology, Professional Services, Corporate Services/Facilities, Travel, Marketing, Production, and Distribution. Sourcing Managers focus on a primary category while collaborating across functions to support enterprise-wide projects that enhance value, reduce costs, improve processes, and ensure supplier excellence.

The Global Procurement department is committed to creating an inclusive learning culture that thrives on trust, collaboration, and innovation. We believe in the power of technology and continuous process improvements to enhance our resilience as a business. We look forward to welcoming the Sourcing Manager as a valued member of our team, contributing to and embracing this culture together.

What you’ll do:

• Sourcing Strategy: Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for various categories.
• Business Intelligence: Monitor market trends, identify opportunities, and benchmark against industry standards.
• Spend Analytics: Analyse large data sets to identify trends and drive value; ensure data accuracy for business intelligence.
• RFx/eRFx Management: Create and manage RFx processes, support bid evaluations, and make data-driven supplier recommendations.
• Negotiations: Lead negotiation strategies, draft contract terms, and collaborate with legal and risk management teams.
• Savings Valuation: Quantify the baseline value of goods and services being sourced, the value of negotiations, and the final change in the total cost of ownership.
• Trusted Advisor: Build relationships with internal stakeholders, present business cases, and coordinate sourcing strategies.
• Supplier Management: Oversee supplier relationships, monitor contract expirations, and evaluate supplier performance.
• Agile Improvement: Continuously seek ways to enhance sourcing processes and collaborate with partners to increase efficiency.

What you have:

• Typically, 4-6 years of corporate procurement/strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience negotiating agreements across multiple regions (UK, US, Europe, Asia Pacific).
• Familiarity with commercial contract law and experience drafting master agreements and SOWs.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable value in complex organisations; understanding of Agile methodologies is a plus.
• Strong category management knowledge and execution skills in sourcing strategy, spend analytics, and contract compliance.
• Ideally, experience in relevant sourcing categories (Facilities Management, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Services, Logistics).
• Experienced in the end-to-end source-to-contract process, including opportunity identification, spend analysis, RFx, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Able to quickly understand spend, build stakeholder relationships, and lead impactful sourcing projects.
• Autonomous, confident in engaging senior stakeholders, and committed to delivering long-term value aligned with SPE's goals.
• Agile mindset with a focus on fairness, inclusivity, consistency, transparency, and accountability.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred (Pivot Tables, Vlookups).
• Experience with Ariba and SAP is a plus.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or Business is preferred but not essential.
• Relevant certifications (CPM, CPSM, CIPS, Agile) are a plus!

How we take care of you:

• Competitive salary, with annual bonus eligibility.
• A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle, including private medical insurance and enhanced Dental & Health screenings.
• Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays, in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor-led classes and high impact online resources.
• Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups, and/or Sony Pictures Action – our racial equity and inclusion strategy.
• Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products.
• Watch the newest movies and TV shows at our exclusive employee screenings at work.
• Entitlement to apply for an interest-free season ticket loan.
• Automatic enrolment in the Company’s Pension Plan.
• Free counselling and advisory service.
• You will be automatically enrolled in the Company’s Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans, subject to any applicable service requirements.
• The opportunity to attend various social events in our brand-new offices in Paddington.
• In addition to the above we have a range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g., gym memberships, travel insurance, activity passes, car leasing, City Bike Hire and many more!)

If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process, including the application or interview process, please contact us at uk_-_peopleandorganisation@spe.sony.com. Please put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).