Strategic Sourcing Manager

Discord

San Francisco, CA

full-time

Mid-Level

Procurement Team

Media & Entertainment

Sourced from external listing

Posted 2w ago · Listing expires Apr 4, 2026

Compensation

Salary not disclosed

About the Company

Discord is a communication platform used by over 200 million people monthly, primarily for gaming. The company focuses on enhancing social interactions around gaming, making it easier for users to connect before, during, and after gameplay.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing projects end-to-end for assigned spend categories.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand their objectives and requirements.
Evaluate proposed spend against strategic company objectives and priorities.
Deliver on company goals for cost savings and spend under management.
Monitor and manage supplier performance against service level agreements and quality requirements.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvements.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing with expertise in managing Professional Services categories.
Experience in the Games, Media, Entertainment, or Tech industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Proven track record of successful spend management, contract negotiation, and supplier management.

Skills & Tools

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Contract Negotiation

Market Assessments

Spend Analysis

Cost Optimization

Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs)

Contingent Staffing Agencies

Facilities & Workplace Experience

Marketing & Events

Contracts Management Systems (e.g. Lexion, Ironclad)

Financial/ERP Systems (e.g. Oracle)

Additional Information

Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area. There is no formal requirement to work from the office, but the Hiring Manager prefers the hire to be onsite at the SF HQ once per week.