Riot's Procurement team partners with Deal Owners to secure all goods and
services needed. We apply policies that help mitigate risk while allowing for
maximum value in our deals. From getting large projects approved and
negotiating contracts, to tracking orders and payments, we help Deal Owners
navigate the journey.
As a Procurement Buyer, you'll report to a Procurement Supervisor. Under
their guidance, you'll partner with Deal Owners representing multiple areas of
the business to research, evaluate, advise on, and execute buys for products
and services that enable Riot to meet our daily operational and financial
goals. Purchases will be assigned to you based on a categorized combination of
equipment, materials, supplies, and services, allowing you to grow and utilize
your area-specific expertise. An ideal candidate for the Buyer position is an
astute, analytical, relationship builder who is a skilled negotiator and
dealmaker .
Responsibilities:
Advise Deal Owners on purchasing decisions in accordance with company
policies and procedures as well as historical data, emerging industry
trends, and personal expertise.
Collaborate with Deal Owners to identify product and service requirements,
as needed.
Properly manage multiple commodities by conducting market research
analysis and regular category reviews to expose trends and other insights;
allowing the buyer to better understand existing business needs and
identify opportunities for variances in approach (ex: needs
consolidations, blanket contract implementations, rate renegotiation
opportunities, etc.)
Effectively manage workloads, time, and resources to successfully support
multiple priorities ensuring team SLAs are met.
Contribute to and execute upon commodity-space sourcing strategies.
Conduct competitive sourcing exercises, including RFx events and/or direct
supplier negotiation, to secure best value-based awards.
Collaborate with Deal Owners, suppliers, and Riot's Legal team to build
effective contracts that are fair, comprehensive, and appropriately
mitigate operational, financial, and other applicable risks.
Thoroughly review and approve requisitions and change orders for assigned
commodities. Ensure that purchase requisitions are accurate, complete, and
comply with contractual terms.
Participate in procurement month-end rituals such as reviewing soon-to-
expire contracts, auto-renewals and closing out expired POs.
Conduct supplier business reviews to assess supplier performance and
compliance. Identify candidates for Riot's preferred suppliers list.
Participate in special projects as needed, which include, but are not
limited to: evaluating and helping improve the current P2P processes,
assisting with system testing, facilitating cross-training exercises,
supporting accounting with month-end activities, etc.
Required Qualifications:
5+ years previous buying experience strongly preferred, or ability to
demonstrate comparable knowledge and skills
Ability to take initiative and exercise good business judgment with minor
supervision
Strong organization and follow-through skills
Ability to understand, interpret, and articulate procurement policies to
Deal Owners
Ability to develop professional relationships with, and provide guidance
to Deal Owners and suppliers
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration preferred
Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Google Suite) - Experience with
Coupa is a plus
Experience with reviewing and negotiating contract clauses
Knowledge of proper contract structure and data protection
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative
spirit, and choices that focus on your fellow Rioters, who are the customers
of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this
position.
Our Perks:
Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy,
in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical,
dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic
partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits
pages for more information.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork
embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture
embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles
for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion
(D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and
collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and
respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving
together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in
Gaming.
(Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $43.75 - $60.63 USD +
incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical,
dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open
PTO.
It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and
members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for
handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status,
criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and
state law, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for
Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).