Manager corporate planning – vendor management

Why PlayStation?PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play – it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.Manager, Corporate Planning – Vendor ManagementSan Mateo, CA / HybridAre you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of vendor management and strategic sourcing at Sony Interactive Entertainment? As the Manager of Corporate Planning, you will be at the forefront of our Global Marketing VM team, driving excellence and innovation. In this dynamic role, you’ll oversee day-to-day operations, including managing contracts, invoices, and Purchase Orders. Your leadership will extend to guiding our talented team and making critical decisions that impact our business. You’ll play a pivotal role in developing and implementing new strategies, as well as enhancing existing processes to monitor vendor performance and manage the contract lifecycle. Join us and be a key player in a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.Responsibilities:

• Collect, process paperwork for, and analyze contractual relationships within the Global Marketing department; provide advice on relationship status, and create reports based on vendor reception and outputs.
• Analyze technical skills of prospective vendors and evaluate the scope of projects, with a vendor relationship requirement.
• Create and present vendor (including financial) reports and dashboards, and present them to stakeholders and leadership.
• Provide guidance to team members in areas of Vendor/Contract Management.
• Enter appropriate contract documents into systems used by multiple Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) management layers for accurate contract review.
• Manage multiple concurrent vendor relationships and contracts for multi-disciplinary functions within Global Marketing.
• Coordinate and manage logistics of events, planning meetings, departmental meetings, etc.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience, with 3+ years in technology-related roles..
• Successful track record of operational responsibility in areas of contract and vendor management.
• Strong understanding of general vendor management principles and new technologies.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate vertically and cross-functionally.
• Extremely collaborative working style
• Knowledge of the media and entertainment industry.
• BA/BS or relevant management work experience preferred.

#LI-SV1Please refer to our for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$147,900—$221,900 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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