VP, Procurement

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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.
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Make Your Mark:
The Vice President of Procurement is responsible for leading procurement efforts to efficiently and effectively enable departments and functional partners to maximize the value they receive from business partners to meet their objectives. The VP will work with departments throughout the company to lead centralized direct and indirect sourcing and procurement efforts. This will include working with internal stakeholders from initial need identification to final goods or service delivery. Specifically, this role will be responsible for the following processes: demand management, supply analysis/strategy, supplier identification, sourcing execution, contract negotiation, delivery planning and monitoring, purchase execution, and ongoing performance management and improvement.
You'll Get To:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans
• Lead sourcing and contract negotiations for software, cloud services, professional services, and enterprise platforms
• Build and manage a high-performing procurement function, including vendor risk management and spend governance
• Partner with Legal to ensure contract compliance and risk mitigation
• Implement and optimize procurement tools, systems, and dashboards to track spend and performance
• Create and enforce procurement policies, ensuring alignment with financial controls and compliance standards (e.g., SOC2, ISO, FedRAMP)
• Work with department leads to forecast purchasing needs, consolidate spend, and drive cost savings
• Oversee vendor onboarding, performance tracking, and renewal processes
• Continuously monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing benchmarks to drive value

What You'll Bring:

• 15+ years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience, with at least 5 years in a SaaS, fintech, or high-growth tech environment
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA or procurement certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) a plus
• Deep experience managing SaaS, cloud, and enterprise tech vendor contracts and negotiations
• Strong knowledge of procurement compliance, risk, and best practices in a regulated or security-conscious environment
• Experience in Supporting Global Operations: Proven success managing vendors and procurement strategies across multiple geographies and currencies.
• Strong Financial Acumen: Ability to analyze total cost of ownership (TCO), ROI, and budget impact in alignment with corporate goals.
• Excellent Communication and Executive Presence: Comfortable presenting to the C-suite and board-level stakeholders, especially in budget, compliance, or risk discussions.
• Track Record of Change Management: Demonstrated ability to lead procurement transformations or change initiatives in high-growth, dynamic environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills
• Familiarity with procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Zip) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite)

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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 2 days a week.
Salary Range:
USD $243,000.00 - USD $304,000.00
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.