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