Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing (R26685)
Department
Finance, Accounting, & Strategy
Location
New York City, United States
Product
Corporate
Company
Epic Games
Requisition ID
R26685
WHAT

MAKES US EPIC?

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 IT categories (including but not limited to hardware, software, and hosting/cloud) across Epic’s business
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 Strategic Sourcing team, including innovative approaches to scale Procurement’s support as Epic grows
What we’re looking for
5+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing or procurement Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Significant experience in strategy development and 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 trends
Strong ability to quickly build relationships align with Stakeholders as a trusted procurement advisor
Confidence to handle multiple projects at any given time and to clearly communicate priorities to the business
Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment and manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring; strong communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
This role is open to multiple locations across the US (including NYC).
Pay Transparency Information
The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).
New York City Base Pay Range
$133,521—$195,831 USD