Senior Manager, Procurement

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously optimize a SOX-compliant global procurement infrastructure that aligns high-level financial strategy with multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements to ensure absolute fiscal integrity and operational scalability

Work closely with all business units and/or functions to identify and evaluate strategic vendors and lead negotiations for Tier 1 global contracts 

Partner with contract owners and cross-functional teams, including Legal, IT, and Compliance, to ensure contract terms are strategically aligned with business objectives

Track Capex budgets vs. actuals, ensuring all major investments deliver maximum ROI and meet project timelines

Act as the "gatekeeper" for global spend, ensuring all procurement activities align with quarterly and annual FP&A targets

Coordinate with the Finance team to ensure accurate capitalization and tracking of global assets

Manage the vendor onboarding process, ensuring that appropriate due diligence is completed and the necessary risk assessments have been conducted

Manage the total vendor lifecycle by establishing performance monitoring systems, conducting regular service level reviews, and proactively managing contract renewals or terminations

Rank and evaluate vendors in terms of criticality and ensure robust contingency plans are in place, including assessing vendors' own business continuity protocols

Deliver sophisticated global spend intelligence that provides the Senior Management team with a 360-degree view of corporate outflows, contract leakage, and realized savings

Oversee the procurement system to ensure "one source of truth" for all global spend data

Perform continuous market analysis and price benchmarking to ensure competitive commercial positioning

Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and security requirements, including meeting relevant Security and Privacy standards throughout the sourcing and contracting process

Requirements

Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, preferably within a high-growth fintech or regulated financial services environment.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related disciplines

Solid experience and knowledge in sourcing, vendor negotiations, procurement operations, and third-party risk management frameworks

Strong understanding of governance, data privacy, security controls, internal controls, and compliance expectations applicable to the financial services industry

Strong background in managing sourcing for software, cloud services, IT, and professional services categories

Exceptional negotiation, vendor management, and contract management skills

Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and maintain strategic focus in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to balance business agility with risk management and to exercise sound judgment in ambiguous or high-pressure situations

Excellent command of spoken and written English with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Passionate about Crypto and the growth of digital assets

Strong willingness to "roll up the sleeves" and get the job done in a collaborative team setting