We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Vendor Management Specialist to oversee the procurement and management of technology, software, and financial service providers. This role is critical to ensuring that our vendor ecosystem supports our business objectives while meeting stringent regulatory, security, and operational requirements in the fintech industry.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in vendor lifecycle management — from strategic sourcing and selection to contract negotiation, onboarding, compliance monitoring, and performance evaluation. You will work cross-functionally with technology, legal, compliance, risk, and finance teams to align vendor partnerships with our business and regulatory goals.

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What you will do

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Vendor Sourcing & Strategic Alignment

• Identify, assess, and onboard vendors in technology, payment services, cybersecurity, and other fintech-related domains.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align vendor capabilities with project and product roadmaps.

• Ensure sourcing decisions consider scalability, security, and long-term cost efficiency.

Vendor Selection, Negotiation & Compliance

• Lead RFP and NDA processes, ensuring transparency, fairness, and compliance with procurement policies.

• Negotiate commercial terms, service levels (SLAs), and compliance requirements in line with fintech regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, data privacy laws).

• Partner with legal and compliance teams to ensure contracts meet applicable financial regulations and data protection standards.

Contract & Risk Management

• Oversee the drafting, review, and execution of vendor contracts, ensuring clarity of deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities.

• Maintain vendor records, risk assessments, and audit documentation in accordance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

• Monitor and mitigate vendor-related risks, including operational, cybersecurity, and reputational risks.

Vendor Performance & Relationship Management

• Track vendor KPIs, SLAs, and service delivery against agreed standards.

• Drive performance reviews and initiate corrective actions where necessary.

• Foster strategic, long-term vendor relationships to support innovation and cost optimization.

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What we are looking for

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• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

• Minimum of 5–7 years' experience in vendor management, procurement, or strategic sourcing, preferably in the fintech, banking, or technology.

• Proven ability to negotiate complex technology and service contracts, with a strong grasp of compliance and risk considerations in financial services.

• Solid understanding of fintech vendor categories such as cloud platforms, payment gateways, cybersecurity solutions, and Regulatory technology services.

• Strong analytical skills to assess proposals, financials, and risk profiles, and communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) for managing procurement and vendor data.

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If you are a motivated professional with passion for vendor management and procurement optimization, we encourage you to apply. This is an impactful role within our dynamic organization. Join our fast-growing team to contribute your expertise managing vendor, outsourcing, and NPL portfolio relationships that align to our business success.

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If you are interested in joining our team, please click on the "Apply Now" button to send your CV and portfolio (if applicable). Alternatively, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at careers@abacusdigital.com

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