Responsible for managing third-party vendor relationships, developing sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, and vendor management to drive cost savings and improve business outcomes.
Get to Know Us:
It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing!
At BlackLine, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications.
Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.
Being a best-in-class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.
Work, Play and Grow at BlackLine!
Make Your Mark:
This position will interface with every level of the organization to drive informed decision-making and propel cost savings, cost avoidance, and risk mitigation improving business outcomes through effective strategic sourcing activities and vendor relationship management.
Responsibilities primarily include vendor negotiations, including planning and vendor selection (including RFI's & RFP's), risk assessment, pricing and contract management that spans due diligence, and quarterly/annual business reviews as required.
The role will also focus on partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and teams to develop and execute category management and sourcing strategies with key vendors.
You'll Get To:
What You'll Bring:
We're Even More Excited If You Have:
Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:
BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.
BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself have shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 2 days a week.
Salary Range:
USD $139,000.00 - USD $173,000.00
Pay Transparency Statement:
Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.
BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.
Accommodations:
BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.
It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing!
At BlackLine, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications.
Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.
Being a best-in-class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.
Work, Play and Grow at BlackLine!
Make Your Mark:
This position will interface with every level of the organization to drive informed decision-making and propel cost savings, cost avoidance, and risk mitigation improving business outcomes through effective strategic sourcing activities and vendor relationship management.
Responsibilities primarily include vendor negotiations, including planning and vendor selection (including RFI's & RFP's), risk assessment, pricing and contract management that spans due diligence, and quarterly/annual business reviews as required.
The role will also focus on partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and teams to develop and execute category management and sourcing strategies with key vendors.
You'll Get To:
- Develop sourcing strategy and plans in close coordination with internal stakeholders across the organization.
- Identification and realization of cost-savings, supply risk reduction opportunities and build a culture of long-term savings without compromising supply assurance or quality.
- Continuous learning and development of knowledge and understanding of strategic sourcing methods, service categories, and general supply market conditions to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Adhere to, and monitor compliance within company strategic sourcing policies and procedures to transact business with the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professional conduct.
What You'll Bring:
- 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing / vendor management / global procurement organizations, with a focus on indirect spend.
- Ability to effectively communicate and present information: one on one, small groups, functional leaders, executive management, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Strong knowledge of procurement and strategic sourcing best practices.
- Effective written communication skills to summarize complex concepts and terms into executive summaries.
- Must be comfortable working in a high pace environment, be able to multi-task, and have a hands-on attitude.
- Must be able to excel in a flexible, fast-paced work environment and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills, high level attention to detail, a self-starter with "can do" mentality.
We're Even More Excited If You Have:
- BS Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or Management.
- Responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing methodologies to acquire software, technology, and related services at the best possible value.
- Experience with strategic sourcing of software, technical support, SaaS, professional services, and related technical services.
- Experience in sourcing data center hardware, developer tools, and embedded software technologies.
- Strong understanding of the software development life cycle and experience partnering with software development teams.
Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:
- A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!
- A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
- A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.
BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.
BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself have shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 2 days a week.
Salary Range:
USD $139,000.00 - USD $173,000.00
Pay Transparency Statement:
Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.
BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.
Accommodations:
BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.
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