Job Description
Scopely is looking for a Director, Global Strategic Sourcing to join our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement team in Culver City on a hybrid basis.
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement is a global function partnering with every corner of Scopely to unlock value, accelerate innovation, and ensure the technology and services that power our games and our business are sourced with rigor, speed, and integrity. As a shared service, we work with all of Scopely’s talented studios and corporate teams.
Reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, the Director, Global Strategic Sourcing will lead enterprise-wide sourcing across all spend categories, with a particular emphasis on technology and cloud. This is a highly visible leadership role that will manage a team of direct reports, partner closely with senior leaders across Engineering, InfoSec, Finance, Legal, and Marketing, and drive sourcing strategies that fuel Scopely’s continued growth. The ideal candidate brings deep category expertise, world-class negotiation skills, and a track record of building and leading high-performing global sourcing teams in fast-paced, technology-driven environments.
What You Will Do
Lead global strategic sourcing initiatives for cloud (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), enterprise-wide technology and business services, driving cost optimization, scalability, and supplier-led innovation
Develop and execute category strategies aligned with enterprise technology roadmaps, including cloud migration, SaaS rationalization, cybersecurity investments, and digital marketing transformation
Negotiate complex, high-value contracts with hyperscalers, SaaS providers, and strategic vendors, optimizing total cost of ownership, service levels, and commercial terms
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, InfoSec, Finance, Legal, and Marketing leadership to align sourcing strategies with business objectives, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements
Implement supplier governance frameworks, including performance management, risk mitigation (cyber, data privacy, resiliency), and diversity initiatives across a global vendor portfolio
Build and lead a high-performing global sourcing team, driving best practices in spend analytics, demand management, contract lifecycle management, and digital procurement tools
Oversee sourcing execution across all non-technology categories (including marketing, professional services, facilities, and G&A) to ensure consistent rigor, savings delivery, and stakeholder satisfaction enterprise-wide
Partner with Finance to deliver measurable savings, drive budget alignment, and report sourcing performance against enterprise targets
What We’re Looking For
A proven leader with the ability to work across functions, build strong collaborative relationships with business partners, and take initiatives from inception to completion
A builder’s mindset with a proven track record of scaling sourcing organizations, processes, and digital procurement capabilities
Deep category expertise in cloud and enterprise technology sourcing, including hyperscaler (AWS, GCP, Azure) commercial constructs, enterprise SaaS, and cybersecurity
Experience & Qualifications: 10+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, including significant leadership of technology and cloud categories
Demonstrated success negotiating complex, high-value contracts with hyperscalers, SaaS providers, and strategic vendors
Strong understanding of supplier risk management, including cybersecurity, data privacy, and operational resiliency
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams across multiple geographies and time zones
Experience with digital procurement and contract lifecycle management tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, Ironclad, Oracle)
The ability to effectively interact with senior leadership as well as external stakeholders, including C-suite executives at strategic suppliers
Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high tolerance for ambiguity
Exceptional analytical abilities and strong MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote skills
Experience in a roll-up-your-sleeves environment is a plus
For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range
$180,000—$220,000 USD
About Scopely
Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.
Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.
Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.
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