Category Manager-Localization

About Crunchyroll Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to over 100 million fans worldwide across 200+ countries and territories, connecting them with the stories they love. Strategic Sourcing Manager – Localization About the Role Supports sourcing and procurement activities across Crunchyroll's Localization category, including Subtitling/Captioning, Dubbing (English and International), Creative Localization, and Accessibility (CC/AD). Focuses on executing sourcing events, analyzing vendor proposals, coordinating contract reviews, and maintaining supplier performance data. Responsibilities Support execution of sourcing initiatives including rate benchmarking and contract negotiation for localization services such as dubbing, subtitling, and accessibility. 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 and timely completion. Draft and manage MSA/SOW templates, 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. 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 to inform seasonal volume ramps and resource allocation. Coordinate process improvements and reporting for procurement transactions, compliance tracking, and supplier onboarding. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Execution, ideally in media localization, post‑production, or creative services. Hands‑on experience running RFPs, supporting negotiations, and performing vendor analysis. Comfortable using procurement systems (Coupa or similar) and tracking spend accuracy. Strong Excel/Sheets skills to build data‑driven cost comparisons and reporting dashboards. Knowledge of localization and post‑production workflows (dubbing, subtitling, accessibility) and eagerness to deepen expertise. Familiar with MSA/SOW templates and contract coordination. Organized communicator who can balance multiple projects while collaborating with cross‑functional partners. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field. Performance & KPIs RFx throughput and cycle time from intake to award for assigned projects. Savings achieved versus 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 and redline turnaround for standard deals. About the Team The Strategic Sourcing team partners with all lines of business to bring operational excellence, cost discipline, and process visibility to procurement. Why You'll Love Working at Crunchyroll 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. Pay Transparency – Los Angeles, CA

$98,000—$123,000 USD.

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