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Full-Time

Head of Global Outsourcing

Posted on 6/27/2024

Twitch

Twitch

10,001+ employees

Live video production and streaming

VR & AR
Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$142.7k - $236kAnnually

Senior

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • B.A. or B.S. degree
  • 8+ years vendor management experience
  • Experience leading teams in Customer Experience or Trust & Safety organizations
  • Experience collaborating with global teams, multinational vendors, and BPOs
  • Demonstrated experience using data to determine and guide improvements
  • Experience building program strategy, end-to-end implementation, working across tech and non-tech teams, and communicating results to senior leadership
  • Experience influencing and driving change within an organization
Responsibilities
  • Build and develop relationships with partner teams including, Legal, Product, Engineering, Finance and Amazon Global Outsourcing
  • Identify pain points around operational issues and implement standardized approaches to create the greatest impact
  • Deliver activities including a holistic outsourcing vision, business requirement scoping, location assessments, request for proposal administration, and contract negotiations
  • Develop the team in a management style which encourages participation and ownership, along with a continuous bias for action, support and facilitate team and individual growth
  • Ensure compliance to Twitch and Amazon security standards and develop business continuity plans and project manage new implementations
  • International travel required (roughly 15%)

As a leading platform specializing in live video production, this company offers a unique opportunity for creative professionals to work in a dynamic and ever-evolving field. The focus on live streaming content ensures employees are at the forefront of digital media trends and technology. The company fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging innovation and professional growth amongst its team members.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$1B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

12%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Twitch's collaborations with major brands like KFC and Wendy's provide lucrative opportunities for streamers and content creators.
  • The platform's ability to attract diverse content, from gaming to charity events, broadens its audience and revenue streams.
  • High-profile events and streams, such as AOC's Among Us sessions, bring significant media attention and new users to the platform.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of live streaming is intensifying, with platforms like YouTube and Facebook Gaming vying for market share.
  • Dependence on high-profile streamers means that losing key personalities could significantly impact user engagement and revenue.

What makes Twitch unique

  • Twitch's unique focus on live streaming and real-time interaction sets it apart from other video platforms like YouTube and Facebook.
  • The platform's strong community engagement, driven by features like chat and subscriptions, creates a loyal user base that is hard to replicate.
  • Twitch's partnerships with high-profile streamers and celebrities, such as Ninja and Terry Crews, enhance its visibility and appeal.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance

401(k)

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Commuter Benefits

Amazon Employee Discount

INACTIVE