About You

We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager who is highly organized to join our Operations team. The best candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and exceptionally dynamic setting and is excited to drive end-to-end sourcing projects, manage competitive procurement processes, and deliver measurable value through supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution.

Strong stakeholder, project, and vendor management skills are essential, along with experience in procurement or supply chain management. The ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously will be key to success in this role.

If you're passionate about workflow optimization and strategic planning, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world.

For more information, visit xsolla.com.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end procurement projects, including sourcing initiatives, contract renewals, supplier consolidation, and process improvement programs
Ensure procurement activities align with organizational goals, budget parameters, and compliance requirements
Audit procurement workflows and proactively identify inefficiencies, risks, dependencies, bottlenecks, and blockers; propose and develop solutions alongside business partners
Own and manage sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs across spend categories, ensuring competitive and compliant processes
Develop and maintain category plans that reflect business priorities, risk appetite, and value creation opportunities
Lead supplier evaluation and selection processes, including scoring frameworks, business case preparation, and recommendation presentations to senior stakeholders
Support and coordinate contract negotiations ensuring favorable commercial terms and risk mitigation
Communicate sourcing strategies, project status, and outcomes clearly and confidently to stakeholders at all levels
Support the development and continuous improvement of procurement policies, procedures, frameworks, and tooling
Contribute to sourcing templates, playbooks, and best practice documentation to drive consistency and scalability

Qualifications & Skills

Proven experience in procurement, vendor management, or supply chain PM role
Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Demonstrated experience running competitive sourcing events (RFx) and managing supplier selection processes
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with confidence to engage at all levels including senior leadership
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Comfortable operating in both strategic planning and operational roles
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Monday.com)
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience managing vendor relationships, developing category strategies, and managing supplier performance
CPSM qualification or equivalent procurement/supply chain certification
Experience working within a fast-paced or high-growth organization, preferably tech
Familiarity with procurement software (ideally Zip)
Experience supporting contract negotiations and supplier performance frameworks
Project Management certification (e.g., Prince2, PMP, PM)

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 a year

Benefits

We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, unlimited Flexible Time Off, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together, we're not just building a business; we're cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.

Criminal History Consideration

For the Strategic Sourcing Manager, we will conduct a background check that may include:

Criminal history check
Employment verification
Education verification
Credit history check
Professional license verification

Relevance to Job Responsibilities

The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities:

Handling sensitive financial information / managing budgets / accessing funds
Accessing confidential company data

Strategic Sourcing Manager