Global Strategic Sourcing / Procurement Manager (Marketing)

Requisition Number: 186263

Position Title: Associate Manager, Business Development

External Description:

Global Strategic Sourcing / Procurement Manager (Marketing)

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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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. 是全球领先的互动娱乐软件公司。 EA 提供适用于联网主机、个人电脑、手机和平板电脑的游戏、内容和在线服务。

EEOText: EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。 所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况、退伍军人身份或其他任何受法律保护的特征等因素的影响。 我们也会遵照相关法律，考虑雇佣带犯罪记录的合格申请者。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。

Days Open: 3

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。 所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况或退伍军人身份等因素的影响。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。