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As a Senior Manager of Sourcing Reporting & Analytics at News Corp Global Sourcing Organization, your primary responsibility is to unlock value for News Corp by ensuring speed, efficiency, and security in all procurement activities. You will collaborate closely with category execution leaders, Regional Execution Leader, and Functional Excellence Leader to provide timely, accurate, and insightful analytics to support the procurement team. Your role will focus on various pillars including Reporting & Analytics, Compliance Management, Process Improvement, Reporting Technology, Training & Communication, and Advanced Presentation Skills and Storytelling. Reporting & Analytics: - Lead the procurement analytics team to deliver high-quality reporting and insights for global procurement activities. - Develop and maintain procurement dashboards to measure supplier performance, savings, compliance, risk, and operational efficiency. - Translate business requirements into analytical solutions in partnership with category managers, sourcing leads, and finance teams. - Ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of supplier and spend data by managing procurement data governance framework. - Provide strategic recommendations for procurement performance improvement, cost savings opportunities, and supplier rationalization. - Support category strategy through analysis of demand, supplier base, market trends, and pricing. Compliance Management: - Ensure compliance of procurement data practices with internal data governance policies. - Lead audits and risk assessments related to procurement data, resolving discrepancies and driving corrective actions. Process Improvement: - Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement reporting and analytics processes. - Establish standardized procedures for data collection, validation, and reporting across global procurement functions. - Refine dashboards and reporting tools based on user feedback for greater usability. Reporting Technology: - Own and manage department reporting and business intelligence tools. - Define best practices, standards, and governance around report development and data visualization. - Ensure user access, role-based permissions, and security configurations across reporting platforms. Training & Communication: - Develop user guides, dashboards manuals, and self-service resources to support BI tool adoption. - Conduct onboarding sessions for new users and teams to ensure effective use of reporting platforms. - Communicate updates on reporting enhancements, tool changes, or data governance initiatives to stakeholders. Advanced Presentation Skills and Storytelling: - Deliver compelling presentations to senior leadership, translating complex data into actionable insights and business recommendations. - Use data storytelling techniques to communicate trends, risks, and opportunities effectively to technical and non-technical audiences. - Design executive dashboards, performance scorecards, and key metrics in a visually impactful manner. - Adapt communication style and content based on the audience. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred - Minimum 8 years of global sourcing experience - Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities - Experience in building KPIs, dashboards, and performance scorecards - Excellent communication, presentation, data storytelling, and visualization skills - Certification in Procurement (e.g., CPSM or CSCP) and Six Sigma preferred - Familiarity with procurement system data structures and contract drafting - Ability to work in a large, global, matrixed organization and facilitate teamwork across boundaries. This full-time Senior Manager position is based in Bangalore, India, reporting to the Regional Execution Leader. If you are passionate about procurement analytics, reporting, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic global environment, we invite you to join our team at News Corp.,
