Sourcing Manager- Network Infrastructure
Company: Roblox
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Every day, tens of millions of people from around the world come
to Roblox to play, learn, work, and socialize in immersive digital
experiences created by the community. Our vision is to build a
platform that enables shared experiences among billions of users.
This is what's known as the metaverse: a persistent space where
anyone can do just about anything they can imagine, from anywhere
in the world and on any device. Join us and you'll usher in a new
category of human interaction while solving exceptional challenges
that you won't find anywhere else.The Roblox Sourcing and
Procurement team is hiring a Sourcing Manager-Network
Infrastructure to support the growth of the company focusing on
Network Services related needs globally.As a Sourcing Manager you
will lead the contract and pricing negotiation of Network Services
across Roblox. In addition, you will analyze trends involving the
industry players - vendors, peers,, and technology to develop
strategies to reduce cost, minimize risk, protect continuity of
supply, and utilize emerging opportunities, allowing Roblox to meet
and exceed its goals. You will demonstrate domain expertise in
Leased Private Line, Dark Fiber, and IP Transit cost modeling and
contract negotiations. You Have:A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
job experience5+ years of Network infrastructure work including
technical and commercial knowledge of internet providers,
telecommunications providers, internet exchange pointsSolid
understanding of domestic and global carrier networks.Strength in
negotiations, cost price analysis and purchasing procedures is
essentialExperience with basic project management functions, which
tie into life cycle of circuit or vendor managementExperience with
conducting vendor Business ReviewsAdvanced knowledge of Excel,
Google sheets or other data analysis tools used to coordinate and
combine large data sets into actionable resultsExperience working
with vendors such as Lumen, NTT, Telstra, TATA, etc. Strong written
and verbal communication skillsYou Will:Lead project initiatives
for all aspects of procuring network infrastructure globally
including metro, long haul,subsea, ip transit, peering, and
internet exchanges.Manage the full life cycle of vendor
relationships, including that of our strategic partners, to include
commercial negotiations, delivery, performance management, asset
tracking, and on/off-boarding.Demonstrate experience with circuit
delivery and terminology.Understand fiber terminology and
associated technology.Facilitate proactive negotiations for cost
reduction of existing and new services that will positively affect
the overall business.Partner with Capacity and Architecture
Planning, and Network Engineering teams to ensure proper
understanding of requirements and technical feasibility to support
infrastructure needs.Will request commercial proposals from
existing and new vendors for network requirements; input into
inventory system, organize and distribute internally to requestor
for review and vendor recommendations.Request Service Order Form
and/or contracts from vendors, validate for pricing and commercial
accuracy and responsible for inter-departmental transfer to Network
Operations teams for activation.Be familiar with network KMZs and
provide feedback on diversity routing requirements.Act as liaison
for escalation of issues identified by internal
stakeholders.Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret spend and
cost data, including understanding of Total Cost of
OwnershipIdentify supplier capabilities and ensure supply base can
support Roblox growth.Showcase your strong contracting experience
and understanding of business risks and address them on legal
documents with potential vendors.Work with our Legal team to manage
the review, negotiation and approval of Master Service Agreements,
Terms of Service, and NDAs with our vendors prior to business being
initiated.Drive price and term negotiations processes to ensure
that Roblox's pricing is best in class and with risks mitigated on
contract.Drive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives
through ad hoc price negotiationsLead and manage RFx (e.g. Request
for Proposal, Request for Information, Request for Quote) process,
including project management, development of RFx, negotiations and
award process.Identify data inaccuracies preventing smooth workflow
and implement scalable solutionsBuild documentation and quick
reference guides around Sourcing and ProcurementYou'll Love:
Industry-leading compensation packageExcellent medical, dental, and
vision coverageA rewarding 401k programFlexible vacation
policyRoflex - Flexible and supportive work policy Roblox Admin
badge for your avatarAt Roblox HQ: Free catered lunchesOnsite
fitness center and fitness program creditAnnual CalTrain Go
Pass
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