Strategic Sourcing, Technology Vendor Manager

MoonPay•United Kingdom - Remote, NY

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of the Technology Vendor Management Program is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of technology supplier relationships, sourcing strategies,license consumption management and contract negotiations. This role ensures that the organization maximizes value, minimizes risk, and maintains compliance across all technology-related vendor engagements. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, deep knowledge of technology vendor sourcing, and proven experience optimizing vendor performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA or relevant certification (e.g., ITIL, CPM, CIPS) preferred.
5–8+ years of experience in IT vendor management, procurement, sourcing, or contract management.
Proven experience negotiating technology contracts (SaaS, cloud, hardware, managed services, etc.).
Strong knowledge of IT procurement processes, contract law fundamentals, and vendor governance models.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to analyze complex data, budgets, and vendor performance metrics.
Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Vendor Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with key technology vendors and service providers.
Lead regular vendor performance reviews, including SLAs, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversee vendor onboarding, due diligence, compliance checks, and risk assessments.
Manage escalation processes for underperforming vendors and drive corrective action plans.
Technology Procurement Oversee full procurement lifecycle for hardware, software, cloud services, and IT professional services.
Partner with technical teams to understand requirements and identify optimal sourcing strategies.
Execute RFPs/RFIs/RFQs, evaluate proposals, and guide vendor selection processes.
Ensure procurement policies, procedures, and best practices are followed across the organization.
Contract & Commercial Management Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments to secure favorable terms and cost efficiencies.
Maintain centralized vendor and contract documentation, renewal calendars, and compliance records.
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Security, and other stakeholders to mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks.
Analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
Governance & Reporting Implement and manage vendor governance frameworks and procurement process improvements.
Develop and deliver regular reporting on vendor performance, spend, risks, and strategic recommendations.
Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to technology IT procurement and vendor spend.
Provide oversight to ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary package
Equity package: We believe financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPay
Pay for performance equity bonus: Those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards
Moonshot award. We honor exceptional impact - 10 employees twice a year, each earning a $250,000 equity grant.
Unlimited holidays: We give you the autonomy to choose when to work (and when to switch off)
Hybrid working schedule: Work fully remotely or your nearest Moonbase, the choice is yours
Private Healthcare benefits: To protect you and your loved ones
Enhanced parental leave: So you can spend more time with your loved ones without a second thought
Annual training budget: We support your training journey every step of the way
Home office setup allowance: Create the home office of your dreams
Remote working allowance: Those working fully remotely get a little extra for utilities
Monthly budget to spend on our products and zero fee crypto transactions: Cultivate your inner DEGEN
Employee referral programme: Great people know great people, refer them to receive 10K in USDC
Regular remote company offsites: Meet your colleagues regularly for high impact in person sessions and hackathons
Working in a disruptive and fast-growing company where excellence is rewarded