Procurement Manager

About Bullish

Bullish is an institutionally focused global digital asset platform that provides market infrastructure and information services. These include: Bullish Exchange – a regulated and institutionally focused digital assets spot and derivatives exchange, integrating a high-performance central limit order book matching engine with automated market making to provide deep and predictable liquidity. Bullish Exchange is regulated in Germany, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar. CoinDesk Indices – a collection of tradable proprietary and single-asset benchmarks and indices that track the performance of digital assets for global institutions in the digital assets and traditional finance industries. CoinDesk Data - a broad suite of digital assets market data and analytics, providing real-time insights into prices, trends, and market dynamics. CoinDesk Insights – a digital asset media and events provider and operator of Coindesk.com, a digital media platform that covers news and insights about digital assets, the underlying markets, policy, and blockchain technology.

Reports to:

Vice President, Head of Strategy Operations

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Procurement Manager to join our Global Procurement team. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Partnerships & Operations,  this role will be instrumental in executing our procurement strategy and managing critical vendor relationships. The ideal candidate is a proactive and skilled negotiator who will take ownership of key procurement functions, driving the full vendor lifecycle from strategic sourcing to payment. This position is vital for enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and supporting the team's strategic goals through expert procurement management.

Responsibilities: 

• Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy for indirect categories, with a focus on Technology, Professional Services, and Marketing.

  • Lead the full vendor lifecycle, including RFx processes, due diligence, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.

  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, acting as the primary point of contact for negotiations and escalations.

• Financial & Contract Oversight

  • Oversee all commercial and legal aspects of the contracting process, including drafting and negotiating Master Agreements, SOWs, and other contractual documents.

  • Provide financial oversight on procurement-related expenditures and identify opportunities for cost optimization.

  • Manage vendor payment processes, ensuring timely and accurate invoice validation and resolution of discrepancies.

• Process Optimization & Leadership

  • Design, implement, and refine procurement policies and workflows to enhance operational efficiency, transparency, and compliance.

  • Serve as the subject matter expert on procurement, providing training and guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to company policies.

  • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and other business units to ensure seamless and compliant procurement operations.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 5+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing, ideally within FinTech, Crypto, or High-Growth Tech.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong financial acumen with experience in cost tracking, financial reporting, and budget management.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously. 

• Proficiency in ERP systems (Workday, Netsuite, etc), Procure-to-Pay software, 

• Advanced Excel skills to analyze spend data and forecast future budgetary needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, MCIPS).

• Deep understanding of the SaaS and infrastructure landscape. Familiarity with the specific data needs of financial exchanges is a major plus.

• Prior experience negotiating complex, multi-year contracts with major technology providers.

• Experience with blockchain-specific vendors or decentralized infrastructure providers.

Bullish US LLC & CoinDesk Inc. are committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 + discretionary annual target bonus + performance incentives/benefits. Offered salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and commensurate experience.

Bullish is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are fast evolving and striving towards being a globally-diverse community. With integrity at our core, our success is driven by a talented team of individuals and the different perspectives they are encouraged to bring to work every day.