Roku

Senior Indirect Procurement Manager

Roku$180K — $200K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-6+ years in procurement, IP licensing, or royalty management, preferably in consumer electronics or tech
  • Experience negotiating license agreements with patent entities; strong redlining skills
  • Ability to translate legal terms into operational processes for royalty compliance
  • Strong financial and analytical skills, including Excel modeling and scenario analysis
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills to influence various stakeholders
  • Working knowledge of technologies relevant to connected TVs and streaming devices
  • Experience with royalty accounting processes and familiarity with contract management systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead and negotiate licensing agreements with patent assertion entities
  • Translate license agreements into operational processes and compliance checklists
  • Establish royalty reporting processes and manage audits
  • Model royalty exposure and partner with FP&A for forecasting
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on project requirements
  • Monitor patent landscapes and develop risk mitigation strategies
  • Coordinate with external legal counsel and manage vendor relationships

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision
  • Access to mental health and financial wellness resources
  • Retirement options including 401(k)/pension
  • Flexible time off for vacation and personal needs
  • Voluntary benefits like life and disability insurance
Full Job Description
About the team

The Indirect Procurement team within Roku's Operations organization is responsible for sourcing the goods and services that support the company's day-to-day operations and long-term growth, including IT/SaaS, professional services, marketing tools, people tools, workplace services, and other corporate spend. The team leads strategic sourcing and supplier management across these categories to deliver competitive cost, strong commercial terms, reliable service, and effective risk management.

Indirect Procurement partners closely with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Product, and other business teams to align sourcing decisions with company priorities, stakeholder requirements, and compliance standards. The team balances cost, service, speed, and risk in a fast-moving environment while helping the business scale efficiently.

About the role

Roku is seeking a Sr. Indirect Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing across key indirect spend categories, including IT/SaaS, professional services, marketing, facilities, and other corporate spend. This role owns category strategy, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract lifecycle support, partnering closely with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Product, Marketing, and other stakeholders to reduce total cost, mitigate risk, and improve supplier performance.

The ideal candidate combines strong commercial judgment, analytical rigor, and cross-functional influence in a fast-moving environment. This candidate should be senior enough to (1) have a vision for how the indirect procurement org should be structured, (2) have experience building tools and processes, and (3) have experience negotiating with companies in the tech space (particularly SaaS companies).

For California Only - The estimated annual base salary for this position is between $180,000 - $200,000 annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

What you'll be doing
  • Own sourcing plans for assigned indirect spend categories, including supplier strategy, competitive bidding, and negotiation approach, to improve cost, reduce risk, and maintain service quality
  • Manage end-to-end sourcing as requested, including business requirement intake, market analysis, RFx, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contracting recommendations
  • Build should-cost, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership models to evaluate suppliers and quantify commercial tradeoffs
  • Manage and track supplier performance, renewals, and key commercial issues in partnership with internal stakeholders
  • Partner closely with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Product, Marketing, and other teams to align sourcing decisions with business priorities, timelines, and compliance requirements
  • Track and report savings, supplier performance, contract coverage, and procurement KPIs, while driving process improvements that increase speed, visibility, and control


We're excited if you have
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations
  • Experience managing indirect spend categories such as IT/SaaS, professional services, marketing, facilities, or other corporate services
  • Strong commercial and analytical skills, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership analysis
  • Ability to structure and lead complex negotiations while balancing cost, service, risk, and stakeholder priorities
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Engineering, Product, and business teams
  • Experience working in a technology, consumer electronics, media, or similarly dynamic industry is a plus


Success measures
  • Delivered year-over-year cost savings and improved commercial terms across managed spend categories
  • Strong supplier performance and effective management of renewals, negotiations, and risk issues
  • High stakeholder trust through clear communication, sound judgment, and reliable execution
  • Accurate reporting, strong policy compliance, and clean audit outcomes
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What's Roku's approach to hybrid working?

Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams generally work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are generally flexible for remote work, except for employees whose specific roles or assigned office location require five days' a week attendance.

What are some of the benefits?

Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.

About Roku

Roku is an American consumer electronics company founded in 2002. The company is best known for its streaming devices that allow users to access internet-based video content on their televisions. Roku's devices are available in several models and are sold in the United States and other countries. The company also offers a streaming service called The Roku Channel that features a selection of movies and TV shows. Roku went public in 2017 and is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Roku
Size
3,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$17.5 million
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+47.3%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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