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# Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Marketing & Professional Services at Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

- **Company:** Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-10-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/taketwo/jobs/8258896

## Job description

Who We Are:

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our strategy is to create hit entertainment experiences, delivered on every platform relevant to our audience through a variety of sound business models. Our pillars - creativity, innovation, and efficiency - guide us as we strive to create the highest quality, most captivating experiences for our consumers. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

The Challenge:

Global Procurement is responsible for providing strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement operations expertise to support T2 and the labels.

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Marketing & Professional Services is a high-visibility, relationship-driven role responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across global marketing, media, creative agencies, influencers, and professional services consulting. Based in New York, you will support stakeholders around the world. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Global Procurement, you will be responsible for leading high-impact, enterprise-wide negotiations while ensuring our labels retain the creative flexibility they need to launch world-class entertainment products.

What You’ll Take On:

- Partner directly with Marketing, PR, Finance, and other stakeholders at T2 and our Labels to understand their creative campaigns and go-to-market strategies. You will balance the need for commercial discipline with the unique, fast-paced requirements of our marketing teams.
- Lead full-cycle sourcing events (RFPs/RFIs) and commercial negotiations for global media buying, creative/brand agencies, influencer management, market research, and professional services.
- Partner closely with Legal and InfoSec to negotiate Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and complex Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring clear deliverables, and transparent fee structures.
- Deconstruct agency pricing models to analyze rate cards, retainer fees, production costs, and commissions to ensure maximum working media and value delivery.
- Champion the rollout and adoption of the Source-to-Pay (S2P) orchestration platform ("Procurement Center") across all marketing stakeholder groups.
- Provide strategic commercial support on ad-hoc sourcing initiatives across other categories based on the needs of the organization.

What You Bring:

- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a relevant field of study is required.
- 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement, category management, or agency-side account management/media planning (candidates with direct experience working inside a major advertising/media agency are highly encouraged to apply).
- Deep understanding of marketing and agency commercial structures, including rate cards, FTE staffing plans, production mark-ups, and working vs. non-working spend analysis.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively build high-trust relationships with highly creative people at all levels across the organization.
- Excellent project management and analytical skills.
- Ability to take initiative, manage stakeholder dynamics, and work independently.
- Comfort working in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.

The pay range for this position in New York at the start of employment is expected to be between $94,700 and $140,180 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.If hired, employee will be in an ~at-will position~ and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact Careers@take2games.com

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact Careers@take2games.com

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

## About Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading global developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment, operating through iconic labels Rockstar Games, 2K, Zynga, and Ghost Story Games.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: TTWO)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 1993
- **Founders**: Ryan Brant

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Video game publishing and development (interactive entertainment)
- **Target customers**: B2C (consumers worldwide across console, PC, and mobile platforms)
- **Mission statement**: “To be the #1 pure-play interactive entertainment company in the world” [careers.take2games.com]

## Products & Services
- **Rockstar Games**: Publisher of blockbuster franchises including *Grand Theft Auto*, *Red Dead Redemption*, *Max Payne*, and *Midnight Club*.
- **2K**: Publisher of sports titles (*NBA 2K*, *WWE 2K*, *PGA Tour 2K*) and core franchises (*Borderlands*, *BioShock*, *Civilization*, *XCOM*, *Mafia*).
- **Zynga**: Mobile and social gaming label (e.g., *Words With Friends*, *FarmVille*, *CSR Racing*).
- **Ghost Story Games**: Studio focused on immersive, narrative-driven games (formerly Irrational Games).
- **NBA 2K League**: 50% ownership of a professional esports league (via NBA Take-Two Media).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: ~US$17.9 billion (as of mid-2026) [linkedin.com]
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of US$5.6 billion (fiscal year 2026) [linkedin.com]
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed in search results; major institutional holders include Vanguard, BlackRock, and Fidelity (common for large-cap public companies).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Year-over-year headcount growth of +4.2% (840 employees as of mid-2026) [linkedin.com]
  - Acquisitions: Playdots (2020, $192M), Social Point (2017, $250M), Nordeus (2021); sold Private Division in 2024.
  - Strong IP portfolio with multi-platform releases and ongoing live-service titles.
  - Sixth consecutive year as Great Place to Work® certified in the U.S. and second in the UK [careers.take2games.com].

## Competitive Advantages
- **Iconic, franchise-owned IP**: *Grand Theft Auto*, *Red Dead Redemption*, *NBA 2K*, *Borderlands*, and *Civilization* are among the most valuable in gaming.
- **Multi-label structure**: Rockstar, 2K, Zynga, and Ghost Story Games each operate with creative autonomy, enabling a diverse portfolio across console, PC, and mobile.
- **Financial strength**: Public company with $5.6B revenue, $17.9B market cap, and access to capital markets for strategic investments.
- **Global reach**: Operations in 27 countries with studios and publishing offices worldwide.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: “Creativity, Innovation, and Efficiency” – delivering hit entertainment experiences while maintaining operational discipline [careers.take2games.com].
- **Growth direction**: Expanding mobile presence through Zynga, deepening live-service engagement, and leveraging top franchises for long-term recurring revenue.
- **Recent move**: Sale of Private Division in 2024 to refocus on core owned-IP labels.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven (Kindness, Teamwork, Creativity) with a focus on collaboration and excellence. Certified Great Place to Work for six consecutive years.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Highly collaborative, global organization; offices in NYC, UK, India, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, and more. Not explicitly remote-first, but roles vary by team.
- **Notable perks**:
  - Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with at least 15% discount on Take-Two stock.
  - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine coverage.
  - Mental health platform (free counseling, psychiatry in some locations).
  - Family-building support (digital health platform, childcare/elder care subsidies).
  - Fitness benefits (on-site facilities, discounts, subsidized expenses).
  - Generous time-off policies and leaves.
  - Discounts on games and merchandise.
  - Retirement and savings plans with financial wellbeing tools.
- **Engineering culture**: Technical roles make up ~20% of workforce (234 employees), with opportunities in security, product management, data, and software engineering.

## Sources
1. [take2games.com](http://www.take2games.com/)
2. [careers.take2games.com](https://careers.take2games.com/who-we-are)
3. [careers.take2games.com](https://careers.take2games.com/why-work-with-us)
4. [careers.take2games.com](https://careers.take2games.com/)
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/take-2-interactive-software-inc-)

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