Procurement Project Manager (Temp)

Get to Know Us:
It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing!
At BlackLine, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications.
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.
Work, Play and Grow at BlackLine!
Make Your Mark:
The Procurement Project Manager oversees the execution of operational procurement projects, supporting efficient operations of the team and upleveling the value that the Procurement team delivers to the company and ultimately to our customers. The role involves coordinating between BlackLine departments, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints.
You'll Get To:

• Development of Procurement training program materials and training plans for employees, budget owners, and partner functions
• Documentation of department standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Team process and system troubleshooting, solutioning, and project management
• Support the launch of Sustainable Procurement initiatives
• Ad hoc strategic sourcing deal and vendor analysis

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in a business or project management capacity
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Ability to manage multiple projects to ensure on-time delivery
• Resourceful, with superb attention to detail and the ability to execute with little supervision
• Experience documenting standard operating procedures
• Experience designing and communicating clear processes, with a focus on problem solving and process improvement
• Familiarity with training development
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and exhibit flexibility with changing business needs

We're Even More Excited If You Have:

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and vendor negotiations.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in procurement and project management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Project).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure project environments.

Competencies:

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and financial acumen.

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:
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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.