Purchasing Coordinator

Riot’s Procurement team partners with Deal Owners to secure all goods and services needed. We apply policies that help mitigate risk while allowing for maximum value in our deals. From getting large projects approved and negotiating contracts, to tracking orders and payments, we help Deal Owners navigate the journey. 

Riot Games, Inc. seeks a motivated, team-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to assist our business groups with all things procurement. As a Purchasing Coordinator for Riot, you will have visibility and involvement in nearly every phase of the purchasing process.  You will be equally accountable to the Procurement team with respect to meeting standards and controls, and to the business teams with regard to providing significant assistance with purchasing tasks, providing visibility, and resolving purchasing-related issues. The ideal candidate for the Purchasing Coordinator position is a service-oriented, problem-solving, and detail-oriented person who understands the importance of process, organization, and solid communication.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a very detailed understanding of the purchasing process and how to navigate each step from budget approval to payment.
• Collaborate with Buyers and Sourcing to present one-face of the purchasing process, but also represent the business to central purchasing.
• Shepherd procurement deals through the purchasing process with the objective of meeting or exceeding SLAs and maintaining standards / controls.
• Work with deal owners within the business to gather deal requirements or wants.
• Convert deal owner requirements into accurate inputs into the Purchasing system for each step that a deal owner is involved.
• Provide deal owners with updates on any and all deals they are responsible for on a regular basis, including process steps that are outside of the deal owner’s responsibilities.
• Assist in researching issues related to missing information, supplier follow-up, and/or confirmation of steps taken.
• Facilitate engagement between stakeholders, Sourcing, Buyers, Legal, Accounts Payable, and other Finance teams.

Required Qualifications: 

• 2+ years previous buying experience strongly preferred, or ability to demonstrate comparable knowledge and skills in an administrative function
• Associates degree in business administration preferred
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Google Suite) - experience with Coupa is a plus

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to take initiative and be responsible for a high level of accuracy in all job related activities
• Strong organization and follow through skills
• Ability to understand, interpret, and articulate procurement policies to deal owners without excessive jargon
• Ability to provide basic reporting and other visibility to deal owners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with and take direction from all team members

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and choices that focus on your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.