Senior Sourcing Specialist
Company: BlackLine
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: January 18, 2023
Job Description:
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 role
will be responsible for the management of Third Party/Vendor
relationships, including the development of sourcing strategies,
contract evaluation and negotiation, as well as ongoing vendor
management through the development of service deliverables, SLAs,
and operational KPIs. This position will interface with every level
of the organization and drive cost savings and improved business
outcomes through effective supplier negotiations and
management.
Responsibilities will include planning and vendor selec"on
(including RFI's & RFP's), risk assessment, pricing and contract
negotiations, managing due diligence, and quarterly/annual business
reviews. The role will also focus on collaborating with various
business leaders to develop and execute category plans and sourcing
strategies that minimize vendor risk while optimizing vendor
economics and outcomes.
You'll Get To:
- Develop purchasing strategy and plans in close coordination
with internal stakeholders across the company
- Identification and realization of cost-savings and
cost-reduction opportunities and build a culture of long-term
savings on procurement costs without compromising supply assurance
or quality
- Negotiate price and commercial terms and conditions with
suppliers for an assigned category (technology, marketing,
facilities, etc.)
- Continuous learning and development of knowledge and
understanding of procurement methods, service categories, and
general business conditions to drive innovation and continuous
improvement
- Establish and provide training and day-to-day support on
procurement policies and processes for business unit and/or
corporate staff involved in purchasing activities
- Adhere to, and monitor, compliance within company purchasing
policies and procedures and transact all business with the highest
standards of integrity, ethics, and professional conduct
- Coordinate financial analytics with the finance team to support
commercial term negotiations with performance dashboards and ROI
based evaluation tools
What You'll Bring:
- 7+ years of experience in third party vendor management /
global procurement
- Experience in conceptual design of complex projects and
programs
- 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
- Experience with MSPs (knowledge of SOW development) and SW
Publishers (matching use case to licensing type), SW inventory
management, maintenance renewal renegotiation, and yearly
true-ups
- Experience in sourcing data center hardware, developer tools,
and embedded software
- Strong understanding of the software development life cycle and
experience partnering with software development teams
- Experience supporting make vs. buy analysis
- Marketing category experience (hotels, event planning, trade
shows, etc.)
- Real estate and facilities experience (construction, project
management, leases, furniture, etc.)
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, 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. Salary Range: USD
$109,200.00/Hr. - USD $155,000.00/Hr. 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.
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