Vendor Procurement Manager 100% remote

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 escalade 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; other languages are a plus.
• Crypto, blockchain, AI sourcing and vendor management expertise is an advantage.