Sr. Analyst, Global Procurement

Company 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 Role Overview The Senior Analyst, Global Procurement – SG&A supports the Global Procurement team in executing sourcing initiatives and managing Services, General & Administrative (SG&A) spend categories across VERSANT’s global operations. This role will play an important part in building and maturing a centralized procurement function during a period of transformation and growth. The Senior Analyst will support category strategy development, lead defined workstreams within sourcing initiatives, and partner directly with stakeholders across Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing, Data Insights & Analytics, Corporate Functions, and other business areas to drive cost optimization, supplier governance, commercial value, and procurement discipline. The ideal candidate is a strong executor with hands-on procurement experience who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving organization and is eager to grow within a build-stage environment. If you enjoy managing multiple priorities, analyzing data, partnering with stakeholders, and participating in negotiations that create value for both the business and suppliers, this role offers a highly rewarding opportunity. Key Responsibilities Support sourcing initiatives across SG&A categories, including consulting and professional services, HR services, marketing and research services, finance and tax services, legal services, facilities, and other corporate services. Lead defined components of RFx processes, including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, with responsibility for supplier outreach, bid analysis, commercial evaluation, and negotiation support. Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into clear and structured sourcing documentation. Conduct detailed spend and supplier analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier consolidation opportunities, sourcing strategies, and compliance gaps. Develop pricing models, cost analyses, and financial evaluations to support business cases, supplier comparisons, and negotiations. Prepare and maintain procurement reporting, dashboards, savings documentation, and project trackers. Draft sourcing and procurement materials, including RFPs, RFQs, scopes of work, work orders, pricing schedules, bid comparison analyses, and executive summaries. Support the review of MSAs, SOWs, renewals, amendments, and change orders in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders. Partner closely with Legal and develop a strong working knowledge of commercial contracting principles, including reviewing supplier redlines, providing business and commercial comments, and recommending contract enhancements where appropriate. Track contract milestones, renewal dates, commercial commitments, supplier performance metrics, and procurement deliverables. Support supplier onboarding and ensure procurement activities align with company policies, approval requirements, and internal controls. Analyze sp…

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