The Role
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead procurement projects, manage supplier selection, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance across sourcing efforts while fostering collaboration and process improvement.
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ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager who is highly organized to join our Operations team. The best candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and exceptionally dynamic setting and is excited to drive end-to-end sourcing projects, manage competitive procurement process, and deliver measurable value through supplier selection, negotiation and contract execution.
Strong stakeholder, project, and vendor management skills are essential, along with experience in procurement or supply chain management. The ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously will be key to success in this role.
If you're passionate about workflow optimization and strategic planning, we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT US
Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.
For more information, visit xsolla.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead end-to-end procurement projects, including sourcing initiatives, contract renewals, supplier consolidation, and process improvement programs.
- Ensure procurement activities align with organizational goals, budget parameters, and compliance requirements.
- Audit procurement workflows and proactively identify and manage inefficiencies, risks, dependencies, bottlenecks and blockers; propose and develop solutions alongside business partners.
- Own and manage end-to-end sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs across a range of spend categories, ensuring competitive and compliant processes.
- Develop and maintain category plans that reflect business priorities, risk appetite, and value creation opportunities.
- Lead supplier evaluation and selection processes, including the development of scoring frameworks, business case preparation, and recommendation presentations to senior stakeholders.
- Support and coordinate contract negotiations ensuring favorable commercial terms and risk mitigation.
- Communicate sourcing strategies, project status, and outcomes clearly and confidently to stakeholders at all levels.
- Support the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of procurement policies, procedures, frameworks and tooling.
- Contribute to the buildout of sourcing templates, playbooks, and best practice documentation to drive consistently and scalability across the function.
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience in a procurement, vendor management, or supply chain PM role.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Demonstrated experience running competitive sourcing events (RFx) and managing supplier selection processes.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the confidence to engage at all levels including senior leadership.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
- Comfortable operating in both a strategic planning capacity and operational role.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Jira, Asana, Monday.com or similar).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience managing vendor relationships, developing category strategies and managing supplier performance.
- CPSM qualification or equivalent procurement / supply chain certification.
- Experience working within a fast-paced or high-growth organization, preferably tech.
- Familiarity with procurement software (ideally Zip).
- Experience supporting contract negotiations and supplier performance frameworks.
- Project Management certification (e.g. Prince2, PMP, PM).
BENEFITS
We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, unlimited Flexible Time Off, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together, we're not just building a business; we're cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.
CRIMINAL HISTORY CONSIDERATION
For the Strategic Sourcing Manager, we will conduct a background check that may include the following:
- Criminal history check
- Employment verification
- Education verification
- Credit history check
- Professional license verification
RELEVANCE TO JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities:
- Handling sensitive financial information / managing budgets / accessing funds
- Accessing confidential company data
RIGHTS UNDER THE FAIR CHANCE ACT
Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact [email protected].
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Skills Required
- Proven experience in a procurement, vendor management, or supply chain PM role.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Demonstrated experience running competitive sourcing events (RFx) and managing supplier selection processes.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the confidence to engage at all levels including senior leadership.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
- Comfortable operating in both a strategic planning capacity and operational role.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Jira, Asana, Monday.com or similar).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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The Company
What We Do
Xsolla's video game business engine helps game developers and publishers operate more efficiently and sell more games. Serving only the video game industry, Xsolla caters to businesses from indie to enterprise, with solutions that solve the complexities of distribution, marketing, and monetization so developers, publishers, and platform partners. Our goal is to increase your audience, sales and revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices worldwide, Xsolla operates as a merchant and seller of record for major gaming entities like Valve, Twitch, Ubisoft, Epic Games, and PUBG Corporation.
