Director of Strategic Sourcing, Technology

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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.

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Make Your Mark:

The Director of Strategic Sourcing, Technology will serve as the category owner responsible for developing and executing end-to-end sourcing strategies across all technology spend, including cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), SaaS, infrastructure, and data/AI platforms. This role will lead complex, high-impact negotiations and build strong relationships with internal partners and external vendors. The Director will partner closely with Engineering, IT, Product, and Finance leaders to drive value, mitigate risk, and ensure our technology procurement aligns with BlackLine's strategic objectives.

You'll Get To:

• Technology Category Strategy: Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for all key IT categories, including software, hardware, SaaS, cloud services, and AI platforms, aligned to product, engineering, and financial roadmaps.
• Strategic Sourcing & Execution: Lead the full sourcing lifecycle from strategy development through RFx, negotiation, and contract execution. Monitor industry trends and market conditions to identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Vendor Negotiation & Management: Lead complex negotiations with major IT vendors for high-value agreements, including Enterprise Licensing Agreements (ELAs) and cloud consumption contracts, to ensure favorable business and legal terms. Monitor the cost, schedule, and performance of major contracts.
• SaaS & Vendor Portfolio Optimization: Drive enterprise-wide SaaS portfolio optimization by identifying and eliminating redundant tools, consolidating vendors, and optimizing license usage. Develop and manage a preferred vendor program.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and other business units to understand their needs, define requirements, and ensure procurement strategies align with company goals.
• Financial Oversight & Compliance: Oversee the financial aspects of IT procurement, including budget adherence, cost analysis, and identifying opportunities for cost savings. Develop, communicate, and enforce company purchasing policies.
• Maintain current knowledge of the technology and industry trends for cloud services and related technologies and perform competitive analysis on relevant offerings
• Develop, manage and refresh sourcing strategies and roadmaps for cloud and maintain understanding of the actively managed adjacent technologies
• Develop and maintain relationships with executive management at core cloud providers. Influence supplier business models, roadmaps, and support to ensure Meta's commercial and technical requirements are met
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IT sourcing professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strategic thinking.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, with at least 5 years focused on technology categories (cloud, SaaS, infrastructure). Proven experience in a leadership or management role is required.
• Negotiation Skills: Expert-level negotiation skills with a proven track record of successfully negotiating large, complex, multi-million-dollar IT contracts.
• Technical Domain Expertise:
• Demonstrated experience sourcing and negotiating contracts for AI technologies.
• Deep knowledge of the IT vendor landscape and hands-on experience structuring agreements for cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), enterprise SaaS, and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of cloud economics, SaaS licensing models, and vendor commercial frameworks.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze spend data and market trends to make data-driven decisions.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. An MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) are highly desirable.
• Must have strong experience negotiating AI and Cloud Platform contracts

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 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 3 days a week.

Salary Range:

USD $207,000.00/Yr. - USD $259,000.00/Yr.

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 .

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