Outsourcing and Procurement Manager
Core
Building and managing a network of external vendors (art, co-development, QA, localization, marketing) to ensure production access to partners with the right quality, cost, and speed while securing IP-protecting contracts.
Role type
Senior Outsourcing and Procurement Manager
Builds
External vendor networks and commercial agreements for game production
Domain
Video game industry + Procurement/Supply Chain
Required skills
Vendor sourcing and evaluation, Contract negotiation (MSAs, SOWs), Budget forecasting, Risk assessment (financial/geopolitical), Compliance enforcement, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Game production pipeline knowledge, Cross-cultural communication
Technologies
RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, Contract repositories, Spend analysis tools
Responsibilities
Develop procurement strategy per project, Negotiate vendor agreements and payment terms, Track vendor delivery and quality KPIs, Assess vendor risk and enforce security standards, Manage outsourcing budgets and cost savings, Resolve vendor escalations and disputes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC