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.는 세계를 선도하는 인터랙티브 엔터테인먼트 소프트웨어 기업입니다. EA는 인터넷 콘솔, 개인용 컴퓨터, 휴대전화, 태블릿용 게임과 콘텐츠 및 온라인 서비스를 제공합니다.

EEOText: EA는 균등한 기회의 제공을 실천합니다. 모든 채용은 인종, 피부색, 출신 국가, 혈통, 생물학적/사회적 성별, 성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 성향, 나이, 유전 정보, 종교, 장애 여부, 질병 유무, 임신 여부, 혼인 상태, 가족 상황, 군 복무 여부, 또는 법으로 금지된 기타 요인을 고려하지 않고 결정됩니다. 또한, 해당 직책에 합당한 능력을 갖추고 있다면 범죄 기록이 있는 지원자도 관련 법률을 준수하는 방식으로 채용 여부를 고려합니다. EA는 관련 법률에서 명시하는 대로 업무 공간에 장애가 있는 입사 지원자 또는 예정자를 위한 시설을 마련해두고 있습니다.

Days Open: 55

Can this position be remote?:

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA는 균등한 기회의 제공을 실천합니다. 모든 채용은 인종, 피부색, 출신 국가, 혈통, 생물학적/사회적 성별, 성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 성향, 나이, 유전 정보, 종교, 장애 여부, 질병 유무, 임신 여부, 혼인 상태, 가족 상황, 군 복무 여부 등의 요인을 고려하지 않고 결정됩니다. EA는 관련 법률에서 명시하는 대로 업무 공간에 장애가 있는 입사 지원자 또는 예정자를 위한 시설을 마련해두고 있습니다.