[Hiring] Strategic Sourcing Manager @Xsolla

Role Description

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!

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 and manage inefficiencies, risks, dependencies, bottlenecks, and blockers; propose and develop solutions alongside business partners.
• Own and manage end-to-end sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs across a range of 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 the development of 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, documentation, and continuous improvement of procurement policies, procedures, frameworks, and tooling.
• Contribute to the buildout of sourcing templates, playbooks, and best practice documentation to drive consistency and scalability across the function.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement, vendor management, or supply chain PM role.
• Strong project management skills with the 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 the 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 a strategic planning capacity and operational role.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Jira, Asana, Monday.com or similar).
• 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).

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off.
• A personalized career roadmap for each employee.
• Investment in professional development through training and educational opportunities.
• A supportive environment prioritizing the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of employees and their families.