Vendor Management Specialist - LATAM - Remote

Overview

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.

In Short

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across departments and with external partners.
• 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.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Collaborative company culture that values diversity and inclusion.
• Chance to contribute to a growing company with a strong mission.