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We have also been recognized as the #2 fastest-growing company on the Sunday Times' Tech 100 and the fastest-growing startup in the UK and Ireland by the FT’s Sifted (#4 in Europe).\nWith headquarters in London and hubs in New York, Brno, Sydney, and Johannesburg, we are fundamentally reshaping the global B2B economy.\nYour role at Vertice:\nAs a Sourcing Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Procurement team's mission to optimize costs on SaaS renewals. Working closely with a customer-facing Procurement Manager, you will support service delivery by negotiating directly with suppliers on transactional contracts. Your attention to detail and negotiation skills will be instrumental in driving commercial outcomes for Vertice customers.\nResponsibilities:\nNegotiate directly with suppliers on transactional contracts, ensuring we achieve favorable pricing and terms that are in line with customer requirements. 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