Job Description

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Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.



At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we're looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.



Join our team! We're building a world where Identity belongs to you.

The Vendor Operations Manager Opportunity

Okta is hiring a Vendor Operations Manager to support our Auth0's engineering vendor management program.



Our Auth0 Engineers leverage a variety of different tools and applications from third party providers to help them deliver on their everyday work. As the Engineering Operations Manager, Vendor Operations, you will help us design and build for scale, define clear vendor processes, and manage the timely renewal of our vendor contracts.

What you'll be doing

Identify, collect and organize key information on each tool and application Maintain various vendor tracking sheets and dashboards to ensure program accuracy Optimize our vendor management program for speed and efficiency Act as the liaison between Okta's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement and Accounts Payable teams and the Engineering leaders who are accountable for the successful onboarding & renewal of our vendors Produce and contribute to internal documentation that will help educate and inform our Engineers on how our vendor management program works and how we interact with Okta's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement team Tracking and monitoring Scout (Procurement) and Coupa (Accounts Payable) tickets throughout the sourcing lifecycle Partner with other Okta organizations who use or own the same vendor tools to facilitate consolidation of agreements & contracts for maximum savings Support vendor Quarterly Business Reviews with key strategic vendors Support Quarterly & Annual User Access Review Audits Partner with AR/AP to investigate vendor invoice and payment issues
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What you'll bring to the role

5+ years of experience managing vendors and renewals Highly proficient in G-Suites; expert in G-Sheets Proficient in Atlassian Confluence Experience working with procurement software such as Scout Proactive and independent in finding opportunities and driving solutions Detail oriented and highly organized Motivated self-starter who enjoys the balance of working independently and collaborating as part of a team Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate across multiple cultures and time zones via verbal and written channels, including email, Slack, Zoom, and in-person Comfortable with ambiguous situations and experience driving outcomes




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Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/can.


The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between:$90,000--$134,000 CAD

What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!

Amazing Benefits Making Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta

Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.



Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.



Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.




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Okta
The foundation for secure connections between people and technology
Okta is the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. More than 19,300 organizations, including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, T-Mobile, Takeda, Teach for America, and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.