Position:
Technology Procurement Manager
Company:
Wise
Compensation:
106500 - 145000 USD Annual
Location:
United States, Austin
Employment type:
Not specified
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid (at least 3 days in the office)
Short Summary:
We’re looking for a Technology Procurement Manager to join our Third Party Management and Procurement Team in Austin. This role will focus on driving the Technology category comprising spend categories, including Software, Hardware, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Services, Networks & Telco.
Responsibilities:
- Execution of procurement strategies and conduct market research to support the team in understanding industry trends and supply/demand shifts.
- Building and maintenance of effective relationships with internal stakeholders and assist in preparing for cross-departmental alignment meetings.
- Manage cost reduction and spend optimization efforts by providing analytical and financial support.
- Coordinate the evaluation and selection of suppliers by gathering data and applying established criteria for quality, price, and reliability.
- Analyzing contract and spend data to identify consolidation opportunities and prepare documents for contract renegotiations or new Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
- Research and stay informed on sustainable and ethical sourcing initiatives.
- Support the implementation of new procurement technologies and automation tools.
- Ensure personal procurement activities comply with internal policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations.
- Keep up to date with industry best practices and contribute ideas for improving Wise's procurement processes.
Requirement:
- Established experience in forming commercial strategies, ideally within the financial services or fintech industry.
- 3 years experience in Procurement related process execution, running and scoring RFPs, holding negotiations directly with suppliers.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams.
- Strong organizational skills to manage tasks and contribute to multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- A proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Benefits:
Not specified