Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. EA delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets.

Sourcing Specialist, Indirect Procurement

Electronic Arts (EA) is looking for a sourcing specialist to join our indirect procurement team in Guildford to provide sourcing expertise to the international region across a variety of categories.

You will have a solid understanding of indirect procurement practices and the ability to run sourcing events from end-to-end. You will be a facilitator assisting EA internal partners in meeting their operational and financial goals. You will work in partnership with a variety of our teams including IT, Workplaces (Facilities), Real Estate, Studios and Marketing.You will be an individual contributor within our international team reporting to a manager based in the UK and working with teams across EMEA.

Responsibilities:

Build successful relationships with business partners and increase our team's influence on indirect spend.
Listen to our internal partner requirements, advise them on best practice, prepare and agree negotiation strategies.
Run end-to-end sourcing events and lead partners through collaborative buying projects.
Perform market analysis to support/develop procurement decisions and strategies.
Create increased value through negotiation with suppliers and other sourcing methods.
Organise and lead cross-functional teams to engage suppliers to create contract structures which maximise EA's return from vendor relationships and minimise exposure.
Perform spend data analysis and produce recommendations.
Participate in team development activities to improve sourcing experience across EA.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and 3+ years relevant Strategic Sourcing/Procurement experience.
Experience with indirect spend preferably focused on Marketing, Workplace & Employee Services or Technology.
Experience working within a US or European multinational company and remote teams.
CIPS accreditation is a bonus.

About EA

At Electronic Arts, we exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We know that our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture, and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow them to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers. We put our people first. We provide comprehensive benefit packages with a focus on health and wellbeing to support your needs and help you balance your career and personal life. We provide access to dynamic and collaborative work environments, opportunities to connect and contribute through our Employee Resource Groups, and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free video games and so much more! Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Electronic Arts also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.