About The Role

Company description:Fonoa is the Tax Operating System for autonomous tax. AI that tracks every rule, acts on every obligation, and proves every decision, built on modular infrastructure.Fonoa’s modules cover the full indirect tax lifecycle: tax ID validation, real-time tax determination, e-invoicing, and returns. All on one shared data model and integration, with one audit trail. Each added capability makes the others stronger.Agents monitor obligations, populate returns, catch anomalies and assemble audit packs in seconds. The system does the work. Humans make the calls. That’s autonomous tax.We operate across 120+ countries, with clients going live in weeks, if not days.Trusted by Canva, Netflix, Spotify, Uber, Zoom and Booking.com.Role description:We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our Finance team and take full ownership of vendor management and procurement operations across the business. This is a foundational role - you will establish processes from the ground up, bring proven procurement knowledge to the organisation, and become the go-to expert for everything related to suppliers and <spend.You> will manage the full vendor lifecycle: from sourcing and RFP/RFI processes through commercial negotiations, contract execution, and ongoing vendor performance. Your remit spans all procurement categories - product, software, office, and third-party services - and you will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure best value and compliance at every step.What you will do:Design and implement end-to-end procurement processes and governance frameworks across the organisationManage the full vendor lifecycle - vendor identification, qualification, onboarding, and ongoing relationship managementLead RFP and RFI processes: scoping requirements, issuing documentation, evaluating responses, and driving vendor selectionCollect and analyse multiple competitive bids to ensure optimal value and risk allocationLead commercial negotiations on contracts, pricing, SLAs, and terms with vendors across all spend categoriesOwn procurement for the entire business: products, third-party services, office supplies, and software licencesManage the internal approvals workflow via procurement software, ensuring proper authorisation and audit trailsPartner with Finance, Legal, and operational teams to align procurement activity with business needs and budget cyclesTrack vendor performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement across the supplier baseOwn the end-to-end renewals process: maintain a forward view of all contract expiries, flag renewals ahead of notice-period deadlines, and lead renegotiation or consolidationYou’ll Be a Great Fit If:You have 5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, ideally in a fast-paced or scaling environmentYou have built procurement processes and frameworks from scratch — not just stepped into an existing systemYou have a strong track record in commercial contract negotiations across diverse spend categoriesYou are comfortable running end-to-end RFP and RFI processes and know how to evaluate multi-bid responses with rigourYou have handled all procurement categories — software licences, third-party services, and physical goods — without needing to be told where to startYou are tool-savvy and comfortable managing approval workflows in procurement softwareYou are a natural collaborator who can influence without authority across Finance, Legal, and operational teamsYou bring an analytical mindset, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to push decisions forward even under ambiguityYou are fluent in EnglishAs part of the recruitment process at Fonoa, we process your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. This notice explains how and why your data is collected and used, and how you can contact us if you have any concerns.