Procurement Manager Operations

Since launching in 2018, DNA Payments has become one of the UK's largest independent, fully integrated omnichannel payments providers. We enable businesses of all sizes to seamlessly accept payments, from cutting-edge POS systems to powerful payment gateway, ecommerce and in-app solutions.

Recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 50 fintech innovators, we're reshaping the payments landscape with technology that makes transactions simpler, faster, and more secure. Backed by £100 million in Private Equity funding from Alchemy, we process £1.2+ billion in payments every month for over 60,000 merchants across the UK and Europe.

With a growing team of 375 specialists operating from our London HQ and regional offices in Hull, Nottingham, and Kazakhstan, we're scaling rapidly. Join us on our journey to redefine the future of payments.

Role Summary

The Procurement Manager will be accountable for reviewing and optimising the company's supplier base, ensuring contractual compliance, driving cost savings, and maximising value from vendor relationships. This is an individual contributor role, requiring someone who can manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, work independently, and take ownership of delivering results. The role is best suited to a self-starter who is comfortable making decisions, driving initiatives forward, and building strong relationships across the business to support growth, efficiency, and financial sustainability.

Working hours: 37.5

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Management & Compliance
  • Review all current suppliers to ensure contracts are valid, compliant, and aligned with business needs.
  • Carry out due diligence checks and ensure ongoing vendor compliance.
  • Eliminate duplication of services across suppliers and identify opportunities for consolidation.
• Contract Negotiation & Cost Optimisation
  • Lead contract renewals and renegotiations to achieve measurable cost savings and improved terms.
  • Deliver against annual savings targets through effective commercial management.
  • Identify and remove outdated or redundant contracts to reduce costs and complexity.
• Business Partnering
  • Work closely with business owners of processes and systems to ensure supplier engagement and accountability.
  • Ensure regular supplier reviews are conducted to monitor performance, value for money, and service quality.
  • Support stakeholders with sourcing and onboarding new suppliers, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Procurement Process & Governance
  • Establish and maintain clear procurement processes and controls.
  • Collaborate with the legal team to draft, review, and finalise contracts.
  • Conduct annual supplier due diligence and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

About You

You're an experienced procurement professional with a strong track record of managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and delivering measurable savings. You're commercially sharp, with the ability to spot opportunities for cost reduction and improved value across the supplier base.

You're confident building relationships at all levels, able to challenge and influence stakeholders while working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for the business. With a strong understanding of procurement best practice, governance, and compliance, you know how to balance risk with commercial benefit.

As this is an individual contributor role, you're comfortable managing multiple workstreams at once, prioritising effectively, and working independently. A true self-starter, you're confident making decisions, taking ownership, and driving initiatives forward without constant direction.

Highly organised and detail-oriented, you thrive in a role where you can bring structure, rigour, and clear processes, while still being pragmatic and solutions-focused. You're resilient, proactive, and results-driven, motivated by finding smarter ways to create efficiency, reduce cost, and add value. Above all, you have the communication skills, influencing ability, and commercial mindset to make a real impact.

What's in it for you?

You'll work with a collaborative team and join a fast-growth fintech where you'll get the chance to learn and develop, and if that's not enough, you also receive the following benefits.

• 25 days holiday per year
• Private Medical
• Life Assurance
• Ride to work
• Access to self-learning platform
• Bookboon
• Income Protection
• Workplace Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme

Educate, Discover & Inspire

At DNA Payments, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters creativity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate and promote an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.

Join us in creating a workplace that reflects the diverse world and customers we serve.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please make us aware.