Procurement and Vendor Manager

Summary

Join IOHK's Midnight group as a Procurement & Vendor Manager to establish and shape the procurement function from the ground up. You will develop and execute procurement strategies, manage the full vendor lifecycle, and ensure cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. This role requires setting up procurement systems, optimizing vendor relationships, and collaborating with internal teams. You will manage procurement budgets, ensure compliance, and implement best practices for efficiency and transparency. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in procurement and vendor management, strong negotiation skills, and exceptional communication abilities. This is a ground-floor opportunity to build a procurement function within a rapidly growing blockchain technology company.

Requirements

• Proven experience in procurement, vendor management, or supply chain roles (5+ years preferred)
• Strong expertise in negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and delivering cost-effective solutions
• Familiarity with procurement systems and software
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement
• Experience in implementing and optimizing procurement processes in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Team player with a collaborative approach to working across functions

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the procurement strategy to meet operational and strategic goals
• Lead the end-to-end procurement process, including identifying requirements, selecting suppliers, and negotiating contracts
• Continuously evaluate market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings, quality improvements, and innovation
• Build and implement procurement systems and tools to streamline purchasing processes, track inventory, and improve transparency
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure reliable delivery of goods and services
• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance, ensuring adherence to quality, delivery timelines, and contractual obligations
• Conduct regular reviews to optimize vendor partnerships and identify opportunities for better collaboration
• Manage procurement budgets and report on spending, savings, and procurement performance metrics
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policies governing procurement and vendor activities
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to manage potential disruptions in the supply chain
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments (product, architecture, engineering, delivery, finance, legal, IT, etc.) to align procurement activities with business needs
• Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership regarding procurement strategies and progress
• Support cross-functional initiatives that depend on effective vendor partnerships or procurement outcomes
• Implement best practices to improve the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of procurement processes
• Drive initiatives to enhance supplier diversity, sustainability, and ethical sourcing

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Benefits

• Remote work
• Laptop reimbursement
• New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Competitive PTO