Procurement and Software Vendor Manager

Pontera is a fintech company on a mission to help people retire better. Our team is fast-growing and driven to become one of the largest fintech companies in the world. We are looking for a Procurement and Software Vendor Manager to oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of all SaaS and enterprise application vendors.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, software asset management, or related fields.
• Experience managing SaaS and enterprise software vendors, including negotiating contracts and renewals.
• Background working closely with Legal, IT, Security, and Finance teams.
• Familiarity with procurement frameworks, vendor risk assessments, and contract structures.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate pricing proposals, usage data, and commercial terms.
• Excellent understanding of SaaS licensing models, enterprise application categories, and software lifecycle processes.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and procurement cycles simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to maintain comprehensive vendor documentation and workflows.
• Understanding of data privacy and security requirements such as DPAs, SCCs, and InfoSec compliance.
• Proficiency with vendor management or procurement tools and spreadsheets for tracking usage, spend, and contracts.
• Experience with budgeting, cost analysis, and financial validation for technology purchases.

Benefits

• Opportunity: Have a major impact at a fast-growing startup that is revolutionizing the FinTech industry
• Team Culture: A collegial, collaborative, fun work environment with frequent team events
• Professional Development: Sponsored learning & development program
• Work Flexibility: A hybrid office work model (In-Office Mon/Tues/Weds and WFH Sun//Thurs)