Global Strategic Sourcing / Procurement Manager (Marketing)

Location: Austin, TX, USA

Requisition Number: 186263

Position Title: Associate Manager, Business Development

External Description:

Electronic Arts

Austin, TX - HYBRID

Electronic Arts Inc (EA) is looking for a Manager I, Global Strategic Sourcing, with experience facilitating market due diligence by leading bid processes and driving commercial contract negotiations. You will have experience supporting internal partner engagement, demonstrated strategic thought processes, development of sourcing strategies, RFx, and contract negotiations. You will report to the strategic partnerships category leader for marketing. This is a hybrid onsite role.

As a leader in the gaming industry, EA is at the forefront of creativity and technological innovation. We are looking for a dynamic Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our procurement team. This role is critical in driving value across our marketing and broader indirect spend categories, ensuring that we remain agile and competitive in an ever-evolving market.

Global Strategic Sourcing as part of EA’s Business Development organization is a catalyst for our strategic growth and expansion. We source, negotiate, and deliver beneficial rights and relationships that support our strategic goals. Join us to influence the evolution of play.

Responsibilities:

Work with internal partners to understand and translate needs into strategic sourcing solutions. Provide advice on best practices and develop negotiation strategies that create maximum value.
Facilitate and manage supplier relationships, from initial engagement through contract execution, ensuring compliance with legal and corporate policies.
Promote cost savings and value creation through direct negotiations, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
Collaborate with teams, including Legal, Tax, Security, and Marketing, to create and negotiate contract terms that align with team goals while minimizing risk.
Conduct in-depth analysis of spend and market data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and strategic supplier partnerships.
Advocate for using procurement practices and tools that enhance our sourcing capabilities and improve across the procurement function.
Be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on sourcing decisions and contract negotiations.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated expertise in leading negotiations and managing supplier relationships within the marketing category.
In-depth understanding of contract structures, with experience drafting, editing, and agreements, including SaaS, Subscription, and Marketing-related contracts.
Conduct detailed market analysis, assess risks, and develop sourcing strategies.
Influence partners at all levels, both internally and externally.
Project management experience, simultaneously while maintaining understanding of goals.
Bachelor’s Degree and 5 Years relevant Strategic Sourcing or Procurement Experience.
Experience managing indirect spend categories such as marketing or technology.
Experience working within a US or European multinational companies, collaborating with, remote teams across different regions.

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Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

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About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 3

Can this position be remote?: 0

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