Category Manager-Localization

About the role

The Category 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate with process improvement teams to coordinate procurement transactions, compliance tracking, and supplier onboarding.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Execution experience.
• Hands-on experience with RFPs, vendor analysis, and contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (Coupa or similar).
• Strong Excel/Sheets skills for cost comparisons and reporting.
• Understanding of localization and post-production workflows.
• Familiarity with MSA/SOW templates and contract coordination.
• Organized communication and project management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.

Benefits

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

The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance.

Contact Information

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