Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Company:

Epic Games


Details of the offer

At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
PROCUREMENT

What We Do

Our Procurement team establishes and maintains the supplier partnerships required to scale our growing company. Our team includes experts in strategic sourcing, procurement operations, and procurement technology. Together we are responsible for supporting all global business units to achieve corporate objectives.

What You'll Do

As a member of the Strategic Sourcing team, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders. You will build a strong understanding of business requirements and priorities, then work cross-functionally to develop and execute sourcing strategies that achieve stakeholder and business objectives.
In this role, you will

Support projects within all spend categories across Epic's business (including but not limited to: Professional Services, Marketing, HR, IT, and Facilities)
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across all global Epic business units
Lead sourcing engagements by partnering with stakeholders to define business requirements, identify potential suppliers, conduct negotiations, and execute contracts that represent best value for Epic
Execute supplier performance management strategies, including leading supplier performance reviews, to ensure operational execution from Epic's most critical suppliers
Work with leadership to define efficient ways to support the ever-growing needs of Epic's Procurement team, including innovative approaches to scale Procurement's support as Epic grows
What we're looking for

6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Skilled practitioner in strategies for creating a competitive environment, including experience leading request for proposal (RFP) processes and conducting commercial & contract negotiations
Strong business acuity, including understanding and practical application of relevant market/industry trend
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment and to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring strong communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here .
Note to Recruitment Agencies:

Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here .
Have you previously worked for Epic Games or any subsidiaries?

*
Please select
How did you hear about this job posting?

*
Please select
Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment authorization in order to legally work in the location associated with this job posting?

*
Please select
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Epic Games Candidate Privacy Notice.

*
Epic Games Candidate Privacy Notice
Please select
I confirm all answers provided by me within this application are true and correct.

*
Please select
United States Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Questions

Epic Games, and our subsidiaries, care deeply about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes uphold these beliefs. In order to ensure we hold ourselves to these expectations, we collect additional voluntary personal information related to preferred pronouns, gender identity, race/ethnicity, and military status for these purposes. Any information you provide will only be used to better understand our recruitment activity across these dimensions and will never be used as part of consideration for an open job opportunity. If you are not comfortable providing this information please select the opt-out options available.
Gender Identity (Select one)

*
Man
Woman
Non-Binary
Intersex
I don't wish to answer
Transgender Status (Select one)

*
Yes
No
I don't wish to answer
Race/Ethnicity (Select one)

*
Hispanic or Latino
American Indian or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino)
Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino)
Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino)
Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino)
White (Not Hispanic or Latino)
I don't wish to answer
Veteran Status (Select one)

*
Yes
No
I don't wish to answer

#J-18808-Ljbffr


Source: Grabsjobs_Co

Job Function:

Requirements

Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Company:

Epic Games


Events And Logistics Manager- Nccu

Job Description Position Summary: The events and logistics manager is responsible for planning meetings and events, coordinating operations plans, setting up...


From Aramark - North Carolina

Published a month ago

Restaurant Prep Cook - Immediate Start

We are looking for a motivated Restaurant Prep Cook to join our elite team at The Radical in Asheville, NC. Growing your career as a Full Time Restaurant Pre...


From The Radical - North Carolina

Published a month ago

Traveling Dining Services Director

Pay Grade: 15 Salary: 85,000-95,000 Other Forms of Compensation:  Bonus + Benefits  With people as our core and a deep commitment to exceptional hospitality...


From Compass Group - North Carolina

Published a month ago

Supply Chain Architect

VTekis Consulting LLC provides complete solutions for Staff Agumentation, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Contract Hiring, Direct Hire and Outsourced Soluti...


From Vtekis Consulting Llp - North Carolina

Published a month ago

Built at: 2024-06-03T06:16:39.837Z