Vendor & Procurement Manager (100 remote)

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance

At Tether, we're not just building products, we're pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

Innovate with Tether

Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world's most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.

But that's just the beginning:

Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities.

Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.

Tether Education: Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.

Tether Evolution: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.

Why Join Us?

Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you're passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We've grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.

If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.

Are you ready to be part of the future?

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.

2. 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).

3. 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.

4. 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 escalate as appropriate.

5. 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.

• 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, any other language a plus
• Crypto/blockchain/AI sourcing and vendor management expertise is an advantage

Important information for candidates

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