Senior Analyst, Technology Contracts

Job Description

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 WarnerMedia 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)

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r04ze6-52-14-148-63-42 in your application.