Senior Indirect Procurement Manager

Senior Indirect Procurement Manager

Operations | San Jose, United States | ID: 10692

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Senior Indirect Procurement Manager

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Teamwork makes the stream work.

Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and weve set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.

From your first day at Roku, youll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. Were a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.

About the team

The Indirect Procurement team within Roku's Operations organization is responsible for sourcing the goods and services that support the company's day-to-day operations and long-term growth, including IT/SaaS, professional services, marketing tools, people tools, workplace services, and other corporate spend. The team leads strategic sourcing and supplier management across these categories to deliver competitive cost, strong commercial terms, reliable service, and effective risk management.

Indirect Procurement partners closely with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Product, and other business teams to align sourcing decisions with company priorities, stakeholder requirements, and compliance standards. The team balances cost, service, speed, and risk in a fast-moving environment while helping the business scale efficiently.

About the role

Roku is seeking a Sr. Indirect Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing across key indirect spend categories, including IT/SaaS, professional services, marketing, facilities, and other corporate spend. This role owns category strategy, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract lifecycle support, partnering closely with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Product, Marketing, and other stakeholders to reduce total cost, mitigate risk, and improve supplier performance.

The ideal candidate combines strong commercial judgment, analytical rigor, and cross-functional influence in a fast-moving environment. This candidate should be senior enough to (1) have a vision for how the indirect procurement org should be structured, (2) have experience building tools and processes, and (3) have experience negotiating with companies in the tech space (particularly SaaS companies).

For California Only - The estimated annual base salary for this position is between $180,000 - $200,000 annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

What youll be doing

• Own sourcing plans for assigned indirect spend categories, including supplier strategy, competitive bidding, and negotiation approach, to improve cost, reduce risk, and maintain service quality
• Manage end-to-end sourcing as requested, including business requirement intake, market analysis, RFx, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contracting recommendations
• Build should-cost, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership models to evaluate suppliers and quantify commercial tradeoffs
• Manage and track supplier performance, renewals, and key commercial issues in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Partner closely with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Product, Marketing, and other teams to align sourcing decisions with business priorities, timelines, and compliance requirements
• Track and report savings, supplier performance, contract coverage, and procurement KPIs, while driving process improvements that increase speed, visibility, and control

Were excited if you have

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations
• Experience managing indirect spend categories such as IT/SaaS, professional services, marketing, facilities, or other corporate services
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership analysis
• Ability to structure and lead complex negotiations while balancing cost, service, risk, and stakeholder priorities
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Engineering, Product, and business teams
• Experience working in a technology, consumer electronics, media, or similarly dynamic industry is a plus

Success measures

• Delivered year-over-year cost savings and improved commercial terms across managed spend categories
• Strong supplier performance and effective management of renewals, negotiations, and risk issues
• High stakeholder trust through clear communication, sound judgment, and reliable execution
• Accurate reporting, strong policy compliance, and clean audit outcomes

How will I use AI at Roku?

At Roku, we don't just use AI, we work with it. AI agents and smart tools help power drafts, analysis, and repetitive workflows, while our people bring direction, judgment, and accountability. We're looking for curious, adaptable builders who can show how they've used AI or automation to move faster, raise the bar, and scale their impact. We value your AI skills if have built fluency across the agentic engineering toolchain - coding harnesses like Claude Code or Cursor, MCP servers, custom skills, or agent frameworks. And you can describe projects where you shipped real work with these tools. You know how to drive an agent, verify its output, and ramp on an unfamiliar codebase with an agent helping you.

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Whats Rokus approach to hybrid working?

Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams generally work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are generally flexible for remote work, except for employees whose specific roles or assigned office location require five days a week attendance.

What are some of the benefits?

Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. Its important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.

Accommodations

Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.

What should I know about Rokus culture?

Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the companys success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. Were independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku youll be part of a company thats changing how the world watches TV.

We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isnt real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.

To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how weve grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.

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