Electronic Arts

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. You

will have experience driving internal business partner engagement, demonstrated strategic thought processes,

development of sourcing strategies, RFx, and 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: minimum 3 years Procurement experience within a multi-national company, with demonstratable knowledge of working with Marketing teams

• Own and drive multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously.

• Listen to our 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.