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Blackstone

Strategic Sourcing, VP - Legal Category - Procurement

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Blackstone
World’s largest alternative asset manager, building businesses across private equity, real estate, credit, hedge and infrastructure.
Lead legal spend sourcing, vendor management, and cost-saving initiatives for Blackstone.
8d ago
$185,000 - $225,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Miami, FL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,895 Employees
Service Specialisms
Real Estate Investment
Private Equity
Hedge Fund Solutions
Credit
Infrastructure
Tactical Opportunities
Fund of Funds Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Transport
Water
Waste
Buildings
Commercial
Residential
Role
What you would be doing
vendor management
spend analysis
negotiation
sourcing strategy
performance metrics
risk management
  • Vendor and Contract Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with legal service providers, review and ensure compliance with contractual terms (i.e. metrics, SLAs, etc) aligned with Blackstone’s quality and ethical standards.
  • Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
  • Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
  • Spend Analysis: Conduct regular thorough analyses of legal spending patterns (total & by vendor) to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation.
  • Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.
  • Negotiation: Lead negotiations with legal vendors to secure favorable terms and conditions, driving value and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive sourcing strategy for the legal category incorporating market and partner analysis, as well as pricing models.
  • Performance Metrics: Establish and regularly monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing initiatives and supplier performance.
  • Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, compliance, finance, IT, and operations teams, to understand their needs and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies.
  • Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging legal technologies to identify innovative solutions and include in sourcing models.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with legal sourcing, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
What you bring
strategic sourcing
analytical
leadership
legal operations
mba
stakeholder management
  • 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and vendor management, with a focus on the legal category.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing complex sourcing projects and negotiations in the legal industry.
  • Experience working in large legal firm, ideally within legal operations, and knowledge of legal service delivery models, trends, as well as best practices.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
$1 Trillion in AUM
Assets Under Management
As of March 2025, the firm manages over $1 trillion in global investments across multiple asset classes.
$13.23B in Revenue
Annual Revenue
Achieved $13.23 billion in revenue for the year ending in 2024, reflecting strong growth in its core businesses.
  • Began as a mergers & acquisitions advisory firm, founded in New York in 1985.
  • Operates across diverse sectors including real estate, private equity, and infrastructure.
  • Known for landmark transactions such as the acquisition of the Savoy Group and Merlin Entertainments.
  • Focuses on projects like building data centers and acquiring commercial properties.
  • Invests in themes like AI, life sciences, and energy transition under recent leadership.
  • Operates unique initiatives including in-house media production and employee-ownership programs.
Culture + Values
15% Reduction
Carbon Emissions
Achieved a significant reduction in carbon emissions across new assets under their control.
  • Extraordinary people
  • Flexible capital
  • Creating positive economic impact and long-term value for investors, companies, and communities.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero 2050
Long-term emission target
Committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
$15B Investment
Energy transition funding
Over $15 billion committed since 2019 to energy transition and climate solutions, with potential to scale up to $100B over the next decade.
15% Emissions Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 reductions
Achieved a 15% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions over three years through the Emissions Reduction Program.
LEED Platinum
Building certification
Willis Tower achieved LEED Platinum certification with notable energy and water efficiency improvements.
  • Developed carbon accounting system tracking Scope 1 & 2 emissions reductions
  • Willis Tower: energy use down 20% and water use down 30%
  • Link Logistics: 100% renewable energy by 2024; 300 MW solar by 2025; LED lighting retrofits by 2025
  • ENERGY STAR benchmarking annually
Inclusion & Diversity
Over 100,000 Hires
Veterans Hiring Initiative
The initiative has successfully hired over 100,000 veterans, their spouses, and caregivers since 2013.
25% Veterans
Veterans in Workforce
Approximately 25% of employees at QTS are veterans, reflecting strong commitment to hiring service members.
  • Focus on building diverse and inclusive teams: recruiting, talent development, community & inclusion, and accountability
  • Recruiting programs including Future Women Leaders, Diverse Leaders, Future Diverse Innovators, Blackstone Real Estate Leaders
  • Employee Resource Groups: Diverse Professionals Network, Women’s Initiative, OUT Blackstone, Veterans Network, Working Families
  • No gender-specific statistics publicly available on corporate site
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