What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology position at BlackLine?
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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 selection (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
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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.
BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has 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.
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Salary Range : :
USD $130,000.00 - USD $173,000.00
Salary : $130,000 - $173,000
