Senior Strategic Sourcing Partner - SaaS/Technology

Riot's Strategic Sourcing team works with internal stakeholders to find and constructively engage suppliers. We operate across regions and disciplines to negotiate large, critical, and complex deals. From the initial make-versus-buy decision through negotiating and executing the contract, we help deal owners find suppliers who can best ensure our projects succeed.

As Strategic Sourcing Manager, Technology reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, you will work to be a trusted partner with a focus on collaborative relationships both with our internal customers and external suppliers. You will work with our technology groups to create agreement and build sourcing strategies for technology goods and services. Your craft expertise will assist technology deal owners in evaluating the marketplace, selecting preferred suppliers, advising and arranging favorable contract terms, and providing financial analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and create agreement around sourcing strategies for assigned technology commodities through analysis of data and deep engagement with partners
• Develop requests for proposals and manage bid processes to support our needs while ensuring understanding of project goals and partner success criteria including requirements gathering, bid communications, and bid analysis
• Draft and negotiate agreements that reduce risk and provide favorable terms and conditions
• Identify the drivers, shifts, market dynamics and trends to advise the business of the most effective sourcing and procurement strategies
• Serve as a point of escalation for vendor issues and disputes and drive those issues to resolution
• Identify cost optimization opportunities across the company

Required Qualifications: 

• Ten or more years in IT sourcing and/or procurement and/or vendor management, with at least five years as an IT sourcing (SaaS, Gen AI, InfoSec)
• A broad understanding of IT sourcing trends and their potential implications to the business
• Experience with project management, negotiation, contract management, performing spend analysis, and creating sourcing strategies
• Experience analyzing supplier proposals and model costs for return on investment, total cost of ownership, risk, and overall value - with the ability to share that data in a way that resonates with our partners

Desired Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Supply Chain Management 
• Procurement/Negotiation certification
• PMP certification

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and choices that focus on your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

Our Perks:

Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.