Vendor Manager (12 month Fixed Term Contract) in London

Depop is a peer-to-peer circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy, sell and discover secondhand fashion. Our mission is simple: to make fashion circular by making secondhand as exciting and rewarding as buying new.

Founded in 2011, Depop’s diverse community has helped move resale into the mainstream, where buying secondhand is no longer an alternative, but how people of different ages now engage with fashion. Today, more than 56 million registered users come to Depop to find great value, express their own personal style and give clothes a longer life.

We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, no matter who they are or where they’re from. Just as our platform connects people globally, we believe our workplace should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We thrive on the power of different perspectives and experiences, knowing they drive innovation and bring us closer to our users.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

The Role

We’re looking for a Vendor Manager to join Depop on a 12 month fixed-term contract and support the day-to-day management of our external suppliers and related financial operations. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who is interested in vendor management, finance, procurement, or business operations, and wants to develop their skills in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Working as part of the vendor management team, you’ll help keep vendor processes running smoothly across areas such as supplier coordination, purchase orders, invoice tracking, contract administration, and compliance support. You’ll collaborate with teams across Finance, Legal, IT, Engineering, Product, Marketing, Insights and CX to help ensure Depop’s supplier operations are organised, efficient, and well managed.

What you’ll do:

• Support the day-to-day coordination of vendors and third-party suppliers used across Depop
• Help maintain accurate records of vendor contracts, key dates, and commercial documentation
• Raise purchase orders and support invoice processing in partnership with Finance
• Track spend and budgets across Product & Engineering, helping to flag discrepancies or issues
• Assist with resolving vendor, invoice, or procurement-related queries with relevant internal teams
• Maintain and update supplier trackers, contract calendars, and outsourcing records
• Support vendor due diligence and compliance processes, including gathering documentation and following up on approvals
• Help coordinate contractor and outsourcer onboarding and offboarding with Talent, People, and IT Support
• Work with stakeholders across the business to keep supplier-related activity moving and ensure clear visibility of status, actions, and timelines
• Escalate risks, blockers, or gaps to the Senior Vendor Manager where appropriate

What we’re looking for:

• You’re organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks at once
• You’re confident working with numbers and data, and have a good level of spreadsheet literacy
• You’re a clear and thoughtful communicator who enjoys working with different teams
• You’re proactive, reliable, and happy to take ownership of your day-to-day responsibilities
• You’re comfortable learning new systems and processes in a fast-moving environment
• You approach work collaboratively and enjoy building positive working relationships
• You’re curious, adaptable, and motivated to grow your skills and career

Nice to have:

• Some experience in an operations, finance, procurement, vendor management, or administrative support role
• Exposure to purchase orders, invoice processes, contract administration, or supplier coordination
• Experience working in a fast-paced tech, marketplace, retail, or scale-up environment
• Familiarity with compliance, due diligence, or supplier governance processes

Additional Information:

• Health + Mental Wellbeing: PMI and cash plan healthcare access with Bupa, subsidised counselling and coaching with Self Space, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 confidential support
• Work/Life Balance: 25 days annual leave with option to carry over up to 5 days, flexible working options
• Family Life: 18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employees, IVF leave, shared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leave
• Learn + Grow: Development discussions to support continuous learning and professional growth
• Your Future: Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary), pension matching up to 6% of full base salary with Aviva