OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Director of Strategic Sourcing for Digital and Technology Services partners closely with the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing to drive strategy and supplier excellence across the company’s digital, linear, and streaming platforms, encompassing technology services and content distribution across both traditional and next-generation media ecosystems.

The Director of Strategic Sourcing will play a pivotal part in developing and executing sourcing strategies, building cross-divisional relationships, supporting complex negotiations, and supplier partnerships that drive innovation, operational efficiency, and business impact. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the media and entertainment ecosystem, is a self-starter with exceptional communication skills, and a strong commitment to transparency, collaboration, and accountability.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support to the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing:

• Partner closely with the VP to execute strategic sourcing initiatives and deliver measurable business outcomes
• Prepare and analyze data, supplier performance metrics, and executive-ready presentations to inform strategic decision-making
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional initiatives, ensuring accountability, progress tracking, and timely execution
• Promote transparency, alignment, and proactive communication across the sourcing organization and business units

Strategic Vision

• Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies across digital and streaming ecosystems
• Collaborate with senior leaders in Emerging Technology, Product, Platform, Distribution, Ad Sales, Content Operations, Legal, and Finance to ensure sourcing initiatives align with corporate and divisional priorities
• Anticipate business needs and proactively identify opportunities to optimize cost, quality, and performance
• Identify and deliver opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and value creation across the sourcing lifecycle

Category & Supplier Management:

• Lead sourcing for key categories, including:Digital platforms & streaming infrastructure (cloud services, encoding, DRM, automation, CDN, and immersive technologies)
• Ad tech, data analytics, and measurement (SSP/DSP platforms, audience data providers, data warehouses, attribution tools)
• Enterprise software and SaaS solutions supporting content, operations, and data systems

Operational Excellence

• Manage a fast-paced, high-volume workload by applying strong prioritization and effective time management
• Deliver measurable business results through cost savings, total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, and process improvements
• Collaborate with Commercial and Privacy Legal, Info Sec, and Finance teams to manage contract compliance, licensing, and vendor risk
• Utilize sourcing tools (Impendi) and procurement systems (Coupa) to track KPIs, spend visibility, and supplier performance
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives through data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing accountability, innovation, and collaboration

Stakeholder & Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders across divisions to align sourcing initiatives and business needs
• Communicate sourcing strategies and outcomes clearly and consistently to leadership and cross-functional partners
• Act as a connector between business units, ensuring collaboration, transparency, and mutual understanding of sourcing priorities
• Influence stakeholders to make informed, strategic decisions that support enterprise objectives

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, business development, or supply chain, with significant experience in the media, entertainment, cable, or streaming sectors
• Strong financial acumen with advanced Excel proficiency and the ability to analyze, interpret, and distill insights from complex and comprehensive data sets and commercial models
• Proven success managing complex technology sourcing and large-scale technology, content delivery, or ad-tech contracts
• Deep knowledge of digital, linear, and streaming operations, including OTT, VOD, distribution ecosystems, and immersive technology
• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative, accountability, and follow-through. Willing to roll up sleeves, do foundational work, and test new approaches
• Able to deftly prioritize, comfortable with ambiguity, unhindered by change and uncertainty, and can methodically work through complex problems
• Transparent communicator who fosters collaboration and openness across all levels of the organization
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication abilities
• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace tools
• Familiarity with broadcast and digital technology stacks (Cloud, CDN, OTT, Ad tech, Data Warehouses)
• Proficient in procurement systems (i.e., Coupa) and spend analytic tools
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and evolving media environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $160,000.00-178,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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