Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Electronic Arts Inc (EA) is looking for a Sourcing Specialist, Global Strategic Sourcing with experience in facilitating market due diligence by leading competitive bid processes and driving commercial contract negotiations.

This is a permanent position and is an individual contributor role in the Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) team that is in Hyderabad, India. You will be working with a variety of internal teams including Marketing including Competitive Gaming, IT, Real Estate, Facilities (Workplace & Employee Services).

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously.
• Listen to internal partner requirements, advise them on best practice, prepare and drive negotiation strategies.
• Organise multiple business partners and support teams to effectively engage suppliers and complete transactions.
• Increase value through direct negotiation and other sourcing methods with important 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, Finance, Security) to create contract structures which maximise EA's return for current and long-term supplier relationships.
• Analyse 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 projects to improve sourcing experience across EA.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years Procurement experience within a multi-national company, with demonstrable knowledge of working with Marketing teams