Technology Procurement Manager

Wise•Austin, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wise is a global technology company building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. The Technology Procurement Manager will join the Third Party Management and Procurement Team in Austin, focusing on driving the Technology category, which includes spend categories such as Software, Hardware, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Services, Networks & Telco. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage entrepreneurial and commercial expertise to contribute to Wise’s mission, grow within a fast-paced global company, and ensure key deals deliver optimal value. The mission is to enable, protect, and empower the business and people of Wise by ensuring Technology deals align with commercial objectives, flow through frictionless processes, and deliver the best value for money.

Requirements

Established experience in forming commercial strategies, ideally within the financial services or fintech industry.
Exposure to the technology spend categories (Software, Hardware, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Services, Networks & Telco).
3 years of experience in Procurement related process execution, running and scoring RFPs, and holding negotiations directly with suppliers.
Demonstrated project management skillset for strategic sourcing projects.
Ability to personally contribute to achieving commercial targets.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams.
Foundational understanding of risk management, with the ability to identify and flag potential risks.
Familiarity or willingness to learn sourcing tools, market analysis, and end-to-end procurement processes.
Ability to clearly communicate information and present scenarios to different stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills to manage tasks and contribute to multiple initiatives simultaneously.
A proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. Wise cannot sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

Execute procurement strategies and conduct market research to understand industry trends and supply/demand shifts.
Build and maintain 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 for sourcing projects.
Coordinate the evaluation and selection of suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability criteria.
Analyze contract and spend data to identify consolidation opportunities and prepare documents for contract renegotiations or new RFPs.
Research and stay informed on sustainable and ethical sourcing initiatives to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
Support the implementation of new procurement technologies and automation tools to enhance process efficiency.
Actively participate in learning and development opportunities and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement team.
Ensure personal procurement activities comply with internal policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations, promoting integrity and transparency.
Keep up to date with industry best practices and contribute ideas for improving Wise's procurement processes.