Strategic Sourcing, Senior Analyst

Requisition Number: 157005

Position Title: Senior Analyst, Global Sourcing

External Description:

Global Strategic Sourcing Department

Electronic Arts Inc (EA) is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Senior Analyst with a proven track record of facilitating market due diligence by leading competitive bid processes and supporting commercial contract negotiations. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience with driving internal business partner engagement, development of sourcing strategies, RFx, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing practices. This position is an individual contributor role in the GSS North America team and responsible for sourcing activities in partnership with a variety of internal business units including IT, Workplace & Employee Services, Marketing, Studios, and Competitive Gaming.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive increased value through negotiation and other sourcing methods with key suppliers.
• Listen to business partner needs, negotiate agreements to meet operational and financial objectives
• Organize and support cross-functional teams to effectively engage suppliers.
• Perform market analysis and complete data gathering to develop/ support procurement decisions and strategies.
• Partner with and influence business teams and build successful relationships.
• Assist business partners as they manage on-going supplier relationships.
• Work with internal subject matter experts (e.g., Legal, Tax, Security) to create contract structures which maximize EA’s return for current and long-term supplier relationships under supervision.
• Analyze significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations and corporate policies and procedures.
• Under supervision, Understand business needs and requirements so that agreements terms are complete, scalable and cost-effective.
• Assume full responsibility for performance, striving for excellence and with a desire to be part of a team.
• Participate in GSS team development initiatives to improve sourcing experience across EA

Job Attributes:

• Negotiator. This individual will negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with EA Suppliers for a range of products and services. They will be responsible for assisting in the collection of contract requirements, developing contractual agreements, negotiating terms and supporting the presentation of deals to senior management.
• Communicator. Deliver concise and clear email communications, explain business agreements with well-constructed summaries, and develop and lead supplier negotiations.
• Facilitator. Identify opportunities to escalate concerns to supervisor and address and confront difficult realities in a positive and constructive manner. Partner with others to schedule, manage and perform some projects in parallel.
• Value Driver. Demonstrate a track record of increasing value with supplier agreements. For example, familiarity with the terms and deal structures which promote or ensure adequate delivery of services, reduce operational costs and/or reduce prices.
• RF(x) Manager. Responsible for preparing RFI/RFQ/RFP documents with requesting departments, evaluating proposals, and assisting in the selection of bidders.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree and 3 Years of relevant Strategic Sourcing or Procurement Experience, Experience with indirect spend focused on either technology, marketing or facilities.

Preferences: Institute of Supply Management Certification or equivalent industry certification, with MBA or JD

 

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc.は、インタラクティブ・エンターテイメント・ソフトウェアの世界的大手企業です。 EAは、インターネットに接続されたコンソール、パソコン、携帯電話、タブレットに対してゲーム、コンテンツおよびオンラインサービスを提供しています。

EEOText: EAは雇用機会を均等に提供します。 雇用に関する決定を下す際は、人種、肌の色、国籍、出身国、出身民族、身体的性別、社会/文化/心理的性別、性別自認または性別表現、性的指向、年齢、遺伝情報、宗教、身体障害、病状、妊娠、婚姻状況、家族状況、軍役経験の有無、および法律で保護されたその他のあらゆる状況は考慮されません。 また、犯罪歴のある人物の雇用も、募集要項を満たす応募者の場合は適用法令に従って検討します。 さらにEAでは、身体に障害のある方々のために、適用法令によって定められた職場環境を整えることも行っています。

Days Open: 55

Can this position be remote?:

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EAは雇用機会を均等に提供します。 雇用に関する決定を下す際は、人種、肌の色、国籍、出身国、出身民族、身体的性別、社会/文化/心理的性別、性別自認または性別表現、性的指向、年齢、遺伝情報、宗教、身体障害、病状、妊娠、婚姻状況、家族状況、軍役経験の有無は考慮されません。 さらにEAでは、身体に障害のある方々のために、適用法令によって定められた職場環境を整えることも行っています。