Vendor & Procurement Manager (100% remote)

Tether Operations Limited; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Greater London is looking for a Vendor & Procurement Manager to oversee procurement, contracting, and vendor management. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in technology sourcing with strong commercial acumen and a technical understanding. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, controlling budgets, and collaborating with engineering and product teams. This role is crucial to ensure external resources align with internal objectives and will offer the opportunity to work in a rapidly evolving fintech environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technology and strategic sourcing.
• Ability to shape supplier ecosystems in high-growth environments.
• Expertise in crypto/blockchain/AI vendor management is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding of new development partners.
• Drive end-to-end procurement processes and contract negotiation.
• Control vendor budgets and support cost optimization.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement processes

Financial oversight

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical understanding

Job description

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance

At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting‑edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve‑backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

Why Join Us?

Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.

About the job

As part of the Technology Distribution team of Tether Data, we are seeking a Vendor & Procurement Manager to oversee all aspects of procurement, contracting, and relationship management related to development outsourcing — including software development partners, technology service providers, and specialized consultants in the field of app development, blockchain, AI engineering, P2P technologies, and digital assets.

The ideal candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with a technical understanding of development processes, ensuring that external resources are aligned with internal delivery, quality, and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Coordinate assessment and onboard new development and technology outsourcing partners.
• Maintain a structured vendor registry and performance database.
• Ensure proper monitoring of supplier performance across stakeholders (technical architects, product and project managers).
• Lead regular reviews and ensure continuous improvement from suppliers.

Procurement & Contracting

• Drive end‑to‑end procurement processes for outsourced development initiatives, from collection of requirements from internal stakeholders to contract negotiation and award.
• Collaborate with Legal to define contract terms, SLAs, NDAs, and master service agreements.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies (e.g., data protection, IP ownership, open‑source software, coding standards).

Financial & Commercial Oversight

• Control vendor budgets, purchase orders, and invoicing workflows.
• Support forecasting and cost optimization across multi‑vendor environments.
• Identify opportunities for consolidation, cost efficiencies, and strategic partnerships.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, and Project Management teams to translate technical requirements into vendor scopes.
• Support project managers in vendor selection, resource allocation, and escalation management.
• Anticipate vendor‑related issues, disputes, or performance shortcomings and elevate as appropriate.

Strategic Development Sourcing

• Map capabilities of external development partners (AI, blockchain, backend, frontend, QA, DevOps, etc.).
• Lead vendor evaluation and due diligence processes for new technologies or geographies.
• Contribute to make‑vs‑buy decisions and outsourcing strategy evolution.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience at the intersection of technology, innovation, and strategic sourcing, procurement and vendor management.
• Demonstrated ability of shaping the company’s outsourcing and supplier ecosystem in a high‑growth environment.
• Collaborate with world‑class technical and business teams across multiple regions.
• English is a must, any other language a plus.
• Crypto/blockchain/AI sourcing and vendor management expertise is an advantage.

Important information for candidates

• Apply only through our official channels. We do not use third‑party platforms or agencies for recruitment unless clearly stated. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: https://tether.recruitee.com/
• Verify the recruiter’s identity. All our recruiters have verified LinkedIn profiles. If you’re unsure, you can confirm their identity by checking their profile or contacting us through our website.
• Be cautious of unusual communication methods. We do not conduct interviews over WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS. All communication is done through official company emails and platforms.
• Double‑check email addresses. All communication from us will come from emails ending in @tether.to or @tether.io.
• We will never request payment or financial details. If someone asks for personal financial information or payment at any point during the hiring process, it is a scam. Please report it immediately.

When in doubt, feel free to reach out through our official website.