Senior Manager, M&A Sourcing Strategy & Integration

We are seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Senior Manager, Sourcing Innovation to lead and elevate procurement initiatives across the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) lifecycle. This role serves as a key business partner to executive leadership, driving strategic sourcing, integration planning, and transformational procurement activities that deliver measurable value through M&A execution. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in M&A sourcing strategy, supplier governance, and risk mitigation with exceptional leadership, financial acumen, and enterprise collaboration skills. You will oversee sourcing strategies from pre-deal assessment through post-merger integration, ensuring procurement aligns with business objectives, accelerates synergy realization, and strengthens overall enterprise value. Responsibilities M&A Strategy & Execution * Lead enterprise-wide procurement strategies for all stages of the M&A lifecycle - from due diligence through post-merger integration and value realization. * Partner with senior executives and functional leads to define sourcing priorities that align with corporate growth and transformation objectives. * Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on procurement risks, opportunities, and synergy potential within each deal. Due Diligence & Risk Management * Conduct thorough due diligence to evaluate procurement processes, supplier contracts, and potential risks associated with the target company's supply chain. * Design and present risk mitigation and value creation strategies to executive leadership and M&A steering committees. * Establish robust supplier governance frameworks to ensure compliance, business continuity, and long-term value protection. Integration & Transformation Management * Lead integration of procurement processes, technologies, and supplier ecosystems across merged entities, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and performance standards. * Partner with IT, Finance, and Legal to harmonize systems (e.g., SAP Ariba), contracts, and spend categories for efficiency and scalability. * Champion continuous improvement initiatives and procurement transformation roadmaps that enhance post-merger operational performance. Supplier Relationship Management * Lead strategic supplier negotiations and performance management during transition phases, balancing cost optimization with supplier relationship continuity. * Influence and align internal stakeholders across global business units to ensure strategic procurement objectives are achieved consistently. Financial Impact & Performance Management * Develop and manage M&A procurement budgets, synergy targets, and cost optimization KPIs. * Report on value capture, integration milestones, and procurement ROI to senior management and corporate development teams. * Utilize analytics and category intelligence to drive data-informed sourcing decisions. Innovation & Continuous Improvement * Embed innovation and digital enablement into M&A procurement processes - leveraging automation, data analytics, and advanced sourcing tools. * Benchmark against industry best practices to continuously elevate procurement maturity and value delivery. * Mentor and develop team members to build organizational capability in M&A sourcing and integration management. Qualifications * Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement, with at least 4 years focused on M&A procurement or related M&A activities. * Proven success influencing executive-level decision-making and delivering measurable procurement-driven value in complex deal environments. * Deep understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier management, risk assessment, and post-merger integration. * Experience leading multi-functional teams across Legal, Finance, Operations, and Corporate Development. * Expertise with enterprise procurement systems (SAP Ariba preferred) & analytics tools. * Strong business acumen and the ability to interpret financial data, model synergy outcomes, and align procurement to enterprise value creation. * Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. * Media & Entertainment industry experience strongly preferred. Key Competencies * Executive Presence & Influence * Strategic Thinking & Financial Acumen * Change Leadership * Cross-Functional Collaboration * Results Orientation Education & Certifications * Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field (Master's preferred). * Preferred Certifications: * Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) * Project Management Professional (PMP)