BlackLine · 20 hours ago
Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$239K/yr - $299K/yr
10+ years expBlackLine is a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. The Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing will lead a team to deliver significant value by aligning sourcing activities with company-wide objectives, leveraging analytics, and optimizing the procurement process.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop the Strategic Sourcing team to achieve departmental and company-wide goals
Develop and execute global category strategies that optimize our supply base, categorizing suppliers (strategic, collaborative, transactional) to drive value in each spend category
Drive value creation by executing sourcing initiatives and negotiating strategic agreements, focusing on total cost, payment terms, and service level agreements (SLAs) using tools like RFPs, should-cost models, and advanced analytics
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure alignment on all sourcing strategies
Partner with leadership to manage and develop supplier relationships, enhancing cost-effectiveness, quality, service levels, risk management, sustainability, and innovation
Manage ongoing supplier performance by setting objectives, tracking KPIs through scorecards, and leading joint improvement efforts
Proactively identify, monitor, and mitigate third-party supplier risks to ensure continuity of supply chain and services
Leverage market insights, inflation mitigation techniques, and cost escalation/de-escalation agreements to forecast and secure market-competitive pricing
Engage supplier innovation and AI capabilities to identify and deliver improved product and service offerings
Partner with the Center of Excellence to develop and implement best-practice standards for processes, systems, data, and analytics
Standardize key processes globally, including strategic sourcing, category strategy, and supplier performance management, leveraging AI and robotics for automation where possible
Develop and implement a Strategic Sourcing Playbook to enable stakeholders globally to conduct sourcing activities for smaller, low-complexity initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA is a plus
10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, with at least 7+ years in a management role leading a Strategic Sourcing team
Proven track record of developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver significant cost savings and value
Expertise in negotiating complex contracts, including strategic partnerships, pricing, SLAs, and other key terms
Strong skills in Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, and risk mitigation
Excellent business acumen with strong financial, cost modeling, and data analysis capabilities
Demonstrated ability to influence and work successfully with all levels of the organization through strong presentation and communication skills
A consultative and self-motivated leader with the ability to create followership, drive change, and champion a philosophy of continuous improvement
Preferred
Preferred technical knowledge of procurement platforms such as Coupa, ZIP, and Microsoft Suite
Benefits
Short-term and long-term incentive programs
A robust offering of benefit and wellness plans
Professional development seminars
Inclusive affinity groups
Company
BlackLine
Companies turn to BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) to help solve their most complex finance and accounting challenges.
1001-5000 employees
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Owen Ryan
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Mark Partin
Chief Financial Officer
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