Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Electronic Arts Inc (EA) is looking for a Contract Strategic Sourcing Manager with a track record of facilitating market due diligence by leading competitive bid processes and driving commercial contract negotiations. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience with driving internal business partner engagement, demonstrated strategic thought processes, development of sourcing strategies, RFx, and contract negotiations.

This is a 4-month contract position and is an individual contributor role in the Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) North America team and is located in either Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago, Illinois, USA or Atlanta, Georgia, USA although this role can be remote for the entire period. This individual is responsible for sourcing activities in partnership with a variety of internal business units including IT, Facilities (Workplace & Employee Services), Marketing, Studios, and Competitive Gaming.

Key Responsibilities:
• Listen to our internal partner requirements, advise them on best practice, prepare and agree on negotiation strategies
• Organize multiple business partner and support teams to effectively engage suppliers and complete transactions
• Increase value through direct negotiation and other sourcing methods with key suppliers
• Partner with and influence business partner departments 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
• Incorporate EA's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) best practices for Supplier Diversity and Sustainable Procurement into negotiation strategies and best practices
• Analyze significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations and corporate policies and procedures
• Understand business needs and requirements so that agreement terms are complete, scalable and cost-effective
• Participate in GSS team development initiatives to improve sourcing experience across EA

Job Attributes:
• Strategic Thinker. This individual is not only skilled at tactical engagements but is also a big picture thinker. They will exhibit creative, adaptable and out of the box thinking and will strive to find the best short and long term solutions for their business partners
• Negotiator. This individual will negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with EA Suppliers for a range of products and services. They will be responsible for collecting contract requirements, developing contractual agreements, negotiating terms and presenting deals to senior management
• Communicator. Deliver concise and clear email communications, explain complex business agreements with well-constructed summaries, and develop and lead supplier negotiations
• Facilitator. Address and confront difficult realities in a positive and constructive manner. Including partnering with others to schedule, manage, and perform on numerous projects in parallel
• Value Driver. Demonstrate a track record of increasing value with supplier For example, familiarity with the terms and deal structures which promote or ensure delivery of services, reduce risk and drive best value
• 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 5 Years relevant Strategic Sourcing or Procurement Experience
• Experience with indirect spend such as technology, marketing or facilities
• Experience working within a US or European multinational company and remote teams

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-roxkj3-3-17-150-89-42 in your application.