Senior Vice President, Business Affairs and Procurement

Job Description

Senior Vice President (SVP) of Business Affairs and Procurement is a high-level executive position responsible for developing and managing the Business Affairs and Procurement function, to support all Horizon Media Holding and its Affiliates.  This role requires extensive experience in contract negotiations with clients and vendors, ensuring agreements align with the company’s strategic and compliance standards. The SVP will maintain strong internal and external relationships and negotiate complex agreements and develop a formal centralized , vendor management programs, short and long term savings plans, and develop category management that will add value and efficiency to Horizon.

This position will report directly to EVP, COO & CFO of Horizon Media Holdings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategies to enhance client and vendor relationships and optimize procurement processes, contributing to the company's overall growth and success.

• Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations for client and vendor contracts, ensuring favorable terms that meet company objectives and compliance requirements.

• Team Management: Oversee and mentor professionals involved in the Business Affairs and Procurement process, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. 

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments (e.g., Business Solutions, Technology Teams, Activation Teams, Data and Product Teams), and vendors to ensure seamless operations and effective communication.  Advise and support senior executives on key business issues, deal structures and business models.  Participate in a wide variety of special projects, supporting business unit and corporate initiatives.

• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets related to Business Affairs and Procurement, ensuring cost-effective operations and adherence to financial targets.  Provide competitive market benchmarks/analysis, especially on all overhead contracts.

• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all client and vendor contracts comply with legal standards and company policies, mitigating potential risks associated with contractual agreements.

Qualifications:

• Experience: A minimum of 15 years of procurement/business affairs experience with 10 plus years in media/advertising/technology business segments. 

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; a Master's degree or MBA is preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent negotiation skills and comfortable managing senior stakeholders

• Experience implementing procurement processes from the ground up in a fast growth environment

• Deep experience with expense management in multiple areas (i.e. IT, software, office related, marketing)

• Demonstrate experience in managing complex negotiations and contract management

• Hands-on experience collaborating with business leaders and third parties on contract negotiations

• Proven excellence in fast paced and unstructured business environments

• Highly proactive, flexible, organized, and excellent time management skills.

• Excellent analytical skills and understanding of financial acumens.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to multi-task, manage priorities, work independently while maintaining attention to detail and meet deadlines

• Must be detail-oriented, well-organized, team player and self-starter with a high level of initiative and achieve results

• Ability to strategize and think creatively

• Excellent spoken, written, and presentation skills and ability to present to and influence people at all levels

Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the advertising and media landscape, including current trends, market dynamics, and regulatory requirements.

Additional requirements:

• Position is required to work in New York, NY

• Position has currently been designated as hybrid, contributing from the office a minimum of three days a week

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Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

$220,000.00 - $500,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education,  licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role.  As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach.  We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.