Partner Procurement Lead

Sumsub

Partner Procurement Lead optimizing external partnerships for Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform. Responsible for procurement processes, legal coordination, and commercial negotiations with vendors.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🌎 Anywhere in the WorldSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end procurement processes for both new and existing Data and Technology partners globally.
Coordinate initial reviews of legal documentation (NDAs, DPAs, MSAs) and manage smooth, timely communication with internal Legal and Data Protection teams.
Drive commercial negotiations and agreement renewals to secure optimal pricing, SLAs, and contract terms.
Act as the primary operational bridge between internal teams and external vendors, ensuring frictionless onboarding and alignment.
Own and maintain a centralized repository of all partner-related legal, compliance, and commercial documents, keeping everything organized and up to date.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven professional experience in procurement, vendor relationship management, or commercial operations within a fast-paced B2B tech environment.
Strong commercial mindset with a track record of handling negotiations, optimizing costs, and evaluating vendor offerings.
Excellent legal literacy — you understand contract structures, know what to look for in service agreements, and can efficiently translate business needs into legal requirements.
Fluency in English (C2 level) with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
High level of independence and proactiveness — you are comfortable taking full ownership of processes and driving them to the finish line.
Sharp attention to detail when working with complex documentation and multiple parallel workflows.
Prior procurement or vendor coordination experience specifically within the Fintech, RegTech, or Identity Verification industries - nice to have.
Experience working from the "buyer's side" — evaluating and onboarding external infrastructure, software, or data providers - nice to have.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first, trust-based culture.
No mandatory office days, no attendance trackers.
True flexibility, adjust your working hours when needed.
Your birthday is a holiday here.
Add to that 10 personal days each year.
Seven sick days without paperwork.
Extra time to enjoy Christmas and New Year.
Fair and transparent pay, benchmarked to the market.
Clear goals, open feedback and personal development plans.
Trips are fully covered for team offsites.

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementvendor relationship managementcommercial operationsnegotiationscost optimizationlegal literacycontract managementdocumentation management

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder managementindependenceproactivenessattention to detail