BlackRock · 1 day ago
Vice President, Strategic Sourcing - Technology & Information Security
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBlackRock is a leading global investment management firm seeking a dynamic Vice President in Technology & Information Security Sourcing to join their Global Strategic Sourcing team. This role focuses on driving high-impact initiatives to optimize third-party spend and enhance information security and regulatory compliance through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to management on sourcing and procurement, with a focus on information security and cyber risk
Provide insights and recommendations to optimize the vendor portfolio, reduce risk, and achieve transformation objectives
Build and deliver executive-ready presentations using advanced analytics (Power BI, SQL, Tableau) to support sourcing decisions and business cases
Contribute to enterprise-wide cost optimization programs by identifying and accelerating high-impact sourcing initiatives
Conduct rigorous external spend analysis to uncover opportunities for cost optimization
Design and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies to reduce cost, improve delivery resilience, and streamline vendor portfolios through competitive bidding, proofs-of-concepts, demand management, supplier consolidation, and process reengineering efforts that align with the company's overall business goals, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and quality
Work closely with internal stakeholders--especially Information Security, Technology, Legal, and Compliance—to align sourcing strategies with enterprise cost targets and transformation goals
Build and manage cross-functional cost optimization programs to drive accountability and transparency in sourcing decisions
Build and maintain strong relationships with key technology and security suppliers, negotiating and drafting favorable terms into contracts, ensuring the highest standards of quality and service
Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the supply chain, and prepare PowerPoint decks to support informed sourcing decision-making
Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation plans to ensure business continuity and minimize disruptions
Implement cost-saving initiatives and strategies to reduce overall expenses without compromising on quality or performance
Recruit, coach, mentor, and indirectly manage junior staff as necessary
Qualification
Required
8+ years in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or procurement, with significant experience in information security, cyber risk, or technology sourcing in a complex, global environment (ideally financial services, technology, or consulting)
Experience partnering with Information Security, Risk, and Compliance functions
Exceptional program and stakeholder management skills with a bias for execution
Strong command of procurement analytics and ability to translate data into actionable, risk-aware insights and persuasive narratives
Expertise with category planning, competitive bidding techniques (RFI, RFP, RFQ), creation of business cases, vendor selection, vendor risk due diligence, operations management, and vendor dispute/escalation management
Financial modeling skills for negotiation scenarios, total cost of ownership, and demand forecasts
Depth in drafting, redlining, and negotiating global contracts, including experience drafting service level agreements (SLAs)
Solid understanding of contract law, information security frameworks, and regulatory obligations
Highly strategic thinker with a proactive approach to challenges and opportunities, possessing superior analytical skills, including the ability to translate analyses into negotiation strategies and results
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, eliciting support for key initiatives from senior management and other key stakeholders, by building and delivering clear, well-structured presentation
Detail-oriented and organized, with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment and with the willingness to adapt working hours to meet business needs and deadlines, understanding that most of the BlackRock supplier portfolio is comprised of firms based in the United States
Proficient MS Office skills, including experience using CoPilot and other AI software products
Bachelor's Degree, with preferences for Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Data Science, Operations Research, Technology or Supply Chain Management, or related fields
Preferred
Advanced degrees in Business, Information Security, Engineering, Law, or related areas are a plus
Benefits
Healthcare
Leave benefits
Retirement benefits
Strong retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Support for working parents
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Company
BlackRock
BlackRock is an investment company that offers its services to institutions, intermediaries, foundations, and individual investors.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$6.59BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Andrew Leba
Vice President & Legal Counsel
Mike Strug
Vice President
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