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Strategic Sourcing Manager

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.

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Strategic Sourcing Manager - Localization

About the Role

The Strategic Sourcing Manager - Localization supports sourcing and procurement activities across Crunchyroll's Localization category, including Subtitling/Captioning, Dubbing (English and International), Creative Localization, and Accessibility (CC/AD).

This role focuses on executing sourcing events, analyzing vendor proposals, coordinating contract reviews, and maintaining supplier performance data in partnership with senior sourcing leadership.

You'll collaborate closely with the Director of Strategic Sourcing, the Localization leadership team, and cross-functional partners in Content Operations, Legal, and Finance to help ensure our localization services deliver value, quality, and speed for fans around the world.

You Will

  • Support execution of sourcing initiatives for localization services such as dubbing, subtitling, and accessibility, rate benchmarking, and contract negotiation.
  • Conduct vendor and market research, prepare rate comparisons, and analyze spend data to identify potential savings and efficiency opportunities.
  • Execute sourcing events and RFx processes in partnership with senior sourcing leaders, ensuring stakeholder alignment, documentation accuracy, and timely completion.
  • Draft and manage MSA/SOW templates with guidance from Legal; track redlines, ensure version control, and finalize documentation for execution.
  • Maintain supplier data, rate cards, and purchase order accuracy in procurement systems; monitor spend trends and report key metrics for assigned categories.
  • Track supplier KPIs such as on-time delivery, cost performance, and quality feedback, preparing reports and dashboards for business reviews.
  • Collaborate with Localization, Content Operations, and Marketing Localization teams to route requests correctly and support intake prioritization.
  • Assist in forecasting and capacity planning, compiling data to inform seasonal volume ramps and resource allocation decisions.
  • Coordinate process improvements and reporting for procurement transactions, compliance tracking, and supplier onboarding.

About You

We get excited about candidates like you because…

  • You have 5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Execution, ideally in media localization, post-production, or creative services.
  • You have hands-on experience running RFPs, supporting negotiations, and performing vendor analysis.
  • You're comfortable working with procurement systems (Coupa or similar) and tracking spend accuracy.
  • You have strong Excel/Sheets skills and can build clear, data-driven cost comparisons and reporting dashboards.
  • You understand localization and post-production workflows (dubbing, subtitling, accessibility) and are eager to deepen your expertise in these categories.
  • You're familiar with MSA/SOW templates and contract coordination, escalating bespoke terms when needed.
  • You're an organized communicator who can balance multiple projects while collaborating with cross-functional partners.
  • You hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Performance & KPIs

  • RFx throughput and cycle time (from intake to award) for assigned projects.
  • Savings achieved vs. baseline rates and rate-card accuracy.
  • Purchase order and invoice accuracy for assigned suppliers.
  • On-time delivery, rework tracking, and reporting completeness for assigned categories.
  • Contracting cycle time (template-to-execution) and redline turnaround for standard deals.

About the Team

The Strategic Sourcing team at Crunchyroll partners across all lines of business to bring operational excellence, cost discipline, and process visibility to procurement. We're a growing global function, and every team member contributes to building our sourcing frameworks and best practices.As part of this team, you'll support Crunchyroll's mission to deliver world-class anime experiences to fans everywhere — localized in every language we serve.

Why You'll Love Working at Crunchyroll

In addition to working with passionate, creative colleagues, you'll enjoy:

  • Competitive compensation including base salary and annual performance bonus
  • Flexible time-off policies supporting work-life balance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
  • HSA and FSA programs
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Employer-paid commuter benefits
  • Support programs for new parents
  • Pet insurance and pet-friendly offices
The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.

Pay Transparency - Los Angeles, CA

$98,000 - $123,000 USD

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  • Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.

  • Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.

  • Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.

  • Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.

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