VP, Head of Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Scopely • Culver City, CA

82d • $245,000 - $275,000

About The Position

Scopely is seeking a Head of Procurement & Strategic Sourcing to lead the company’s sourcing strategy, with a particular emphasis on complex software and service vendor negotiations. Managing hundreds of millions of dollars in annual spend, this leader will establish and scale a world-class procurement function that maximizes commercial value, enhances operational efficiency, and supports the company’s growth. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Head of Procurement will serve as a trusted business partner across business organizations, driving cost optimization while enabling agility and innovation.

Requirements

• 15+ years of procurement or sourcing experience, with significant time spent negotiating complex software, service, and technology deals
• Proven success building or scaling procurement functions in dynamic, high-growth, or tech-driven organizations
• Deep commercial acumen and comfort managing negotiations with senior vendor executives
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk allocation, and SaaS pricing models
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to balance speed, rigor, and creativity
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global organization
• Uncompromising integrity and impeccable judgment

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for the company, ensuring best-in-class pricing, terms, and flexibility
• Negotiate and structure complex commercial agreements — including enterprise software licenses, and global service contracts
• Develop scalable procurement frameworks that align with Scopely’s entrepreneurial culture while delivering financial discipline and transparency
• Partner closely with Finance, IT, Legal, HR, and Game Teams to ensure procurement enables business velocity without unnecessary friction
• Build, mentor, and manage a small but high-impact procurement team
• Create measurable KPIs and reporting to communicate procurement’s impact on financial performance and strategic initiatives
• Establish best practices, policies, and systems for vendor management, risk mitigation, and spend visibility

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Pet insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid Scopely free days
• Unlimited paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees