Manager, Global Procurement
VersantCompany Description VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most. As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service. VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world. Job Description Technology Procurement Manager supports the Global Procurement team in executing sourcing initiatives and managing Technology spend categories across VERSANT’s global operations. This role is a key member of the Global Enterprise Procurement team and will play an important part in building and maturing a centralized, strategic procurement function during a period of transformation and growth. The Manager will help shape category strategies, lead defined sourcing workstreams, and partner directly with Operations and Technology Team, and other business stakeholders to influence technology spend decisions, strengthen supplier governance, and deliver commercial value, cost optimization, and risk management. Reporting to the Vice President, Global Technology Strategic Procurement, this role offers meaningful opportunities for growth and expanded responsibility as the Global Enterprise Procurement function continues to evolve and mature. The ideal candidate will have experience sourcing across technology categories, including software/SaaS, hardware, cloud, data, cybersecurity, and professional services. They will be skilled in developing and executing commercial and sourcing strategies across the full procurement lifecycle—including business and technical requirements gathering, supplier selection, due diligence, risk and compliance assessments, contract development and negotiation, commercial structuring, and managing strategic supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities Serve as a strategic advisor to business and technology leaders, shaping technology investment, supplier, and operating-model decisions that align with enterprise priorities and deliver measurable business value. Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across technology categories, including software/SaaS, cloud, data and analytics, cybersecurity, hardware, telecommunications, and technology professional services. Partner with Legal, Finance, Information Security, Privacy, Compliance, and Technology teams to resolve complex commercial and risk issues and drive timely, informed decisions. Develop and execute competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations, to identify the best-fit solution and commercial model. Lead complex commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, service levels, implementation commitments, renewals, price protections, flexibility, audit rights, liability, termination, and other risk-mitigation provisions. Build total-cost-of-ownership analyses, business cases, savings models, and executive recommendations that support informed supplier and investment decisions. Conduct supplier due diligence and coordinate risk, security, privacy, legal, financial, and compliance assessments before contract execution. Draft, negotiate, and manage technology agreements, including master services agreements, subscription/order forms, statements of work, amendments, and professional …