Procurement Manager

Zodia Custody; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zodia Custody, a leader in institutional digital assets, is looking for a Procurement Manager for a 6-month FTC. The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks in a fast-paced environment. As a mid-senior role, it offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work at the forefront of digital finance.

Benefits

Collaborative, agile work environment

Flexible bank holidays

Opportunity in regulated digital finance

Monthly socials and seasonal celebrations

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated industry, preferably financial services or fintech.
• Strong understanding of procurement needs for digital assets.
• Ability to build procurement frameworks from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle for various contracts.
• Lead vendor negotiations and RFP processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for vendors.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Vendor due diligence

Commercial acumen

Education

Proven experience in procurement

Job description

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Zodia Custody is a leading force in the institutional digital asset space. Backed by Standard Chartered, SBI, Northern Trust, National Australia Bank and Emirates NBD, we provide secure custody services for institutional investors, empowering them to invest confidently in the future of digital assets.

We are seeking a 6 month FTC Procurement Manager to optimise our procurement processes and ensure effective supplier management. As a critical member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that align with our organisational goals and enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the full end-to-end procurement lifecycle for technology, SaaS, infrastructure, professional services, and vendor contracts
• Lead RFP/RFI processes and negotiate terms with vendors, ensuring alignment with legal, compliance, security, and risk frameworks
• Develop and maintain a centralised procurement register and supplier database
• Partner with legal, infosec, compliance, and finance teams to ensure vendors meet regulatory requirements, particularly around AML, data privacy (GDPR), and operational resilience
• Support the implementation of procurement policies, controls, and documentation suitable for an FCA-regulated digital asset business
• Track and report on procurement KPIs, savings opportunities, contract renewals, and spend analysis
• Drive third-party risk management and supplier due diligence processes
• Ensure continuity of critical vendor relationships, aligned with ISO27001, SOC2, and other relevant frameworks
• Provide commercial insight into vendor arrangements and licensing structures in a rapidly evolving technology landscape
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in a procurement role within a highly regulated industry (preferably financial services, fintech, or digital assets)
• Strong understanding of the procurement needs unique to a digital asset or fintech firm, including knowledge of blockchain infrastructure, crypto custody platforms, SaaS-based security vendors, and RegTech/FinTech service providers
• Deep familiarity with vendor due diligence, particularly within FCA-regulated environments (knowledge of FCA SYSC rules and PRA outsourcing expectations a plus)
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across Legal, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Finance
• Experience in building procurement frameworks from the ground up in a scale-up or transformation environment
• Excellent negotiation skills, with a proven track record of delivering cost savings and strategic value
• Understanding of third-party risk frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, and operational resilience best practices
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail in contract management and risk mitigation
  
  

The organisation is committed to diversity and inclusion. By providing equal opportunities we foster a work environment which embraces diversity and gets the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain business performance and competitive advantage. We build an inclusive culture by demonstrating respect for each other's unique strengths and perspectives to enable every employee to develop a sense of belonging and can maximise their potential.

Benefits

We are a friendly team, with monthly socials and seasonal celebrations as well as offering a range of

fantastic benefits including:

• Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of regulated digital finance
• Collaborative, agile work environment
• A chance to contribute to the scaling of a high-growth, institutional-grade custody platform
• Competitive day rate or FTC salary
• Flexible bank holidays (can chose whether to work on bank holidays and use the leave elsewhere in the year)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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