Backblaze is the object storage leader in the open cloud movement, fueling customer success with cloud storage built purposefully to unlock budgets, unburden administrators, and unleash innovators. Together with our partners, we’re helping customers break free from the restrictive, overpriced legacy solutions that hold them back, and blaze forward with the full power of the open cloud in their hands.
Founded in 2007, we scaled the business with less than $3 million in outside funding until 2021, when we did a traditional IPO on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Today, Backblaze generates over $100m in revenue and is the leading specialized storage cloud - managing over three billion gigabytes of data storage for 500K+ customers in 175+ countries, including businesses, developers, IT professionals, and individuals.But while there is a lot to celebrate in our past, there is almost as much opportunity ahead of us.
We are seeking a Global Payroll Manager!
About The Role:
We are seeking a self-motivated and experienced professional to fill this remote role. As the chosen candidate, you will be responsible for managing the Vendor Management process and procedure, for new and existing vendors.This will include managing the due diligence and approval processes for new vendors. You will also assist with contractual negotiation and act as a liaison between vendors, our legal department, and other internal stakeholders.This role is responsible for managing the entire vendor lifecycle from requirements gathering and sourcing through contract execution, performance monitoring, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, strategic sourcing expertise, and the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with key internal and external partners.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage the Vendor Management process and procedure for new and existing vendors.
- Manage the due diligence and approval processes for new vendors.
- Review and negotiate IP transit costs.
- Assist with contractual negotiation and act as a liaison between vendors, the Backblaze legal department, and internal business owners.
- Onboard approved vendors into Backblaze systems.
- Connect vendors with internal stakeholders for technology and roadmap reviews.
- Develop vendor performance scorecards.
- Schedule and lead annual vendor performance reviews.
- Manage the vendor escalation and resolution process.
- Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Manager or other Management.
The Right Fit:
- Strong communicator with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships across all levels
- Skilled negotiator who understands how to drive value while maintaining positive vendor partnerships
- Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset — able to balance cost, quality, risk, and compliance Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and anticipates issues before they arise Comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with shifting priorities
- Takes full ownership of responsibilities and follows through with a high level of accountability
- Collaborative team player who works effectively across departments and with external partners Confident in leading vendor meetings, performance reviews, and contract discussions
- Driven by results and motivated to improve processes and outcomes continuously
- Eager to make a meaningful impact through data-driven decisions and strong vendor alignment
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in vendor management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or contract management.
- Proven experience in negotiating and managing complex vendor contracts and relationships.
- Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with procurement systems and vendor management tools is a plus.
At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you're reading. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Learning, developing, and growing are key parts of our culture. We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here.At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees.
That’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status, ability, veteran status, and education. We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries, but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Backblaze Employee Privacy Notice.
