Join VultrThe Procurement Manager will lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management across critical infrastructure categories at our neocloud. You will own end-to-end procurement cycles, negotiate complex agreements, and build scalable processes that support aggressive infrastructure deployment timelines.
Key Responsibilities- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for key categories including compute hardware (GPUs, CPUs), networking, cooling, and data center services
- Negotiate and execute vendor agreements, MSAs, SOWs, and hardware purchase contracts to achieve optimal pricing and terms
- Build and manage a portfolio of preferred suppliers, maintaining robust qualification and performance management frameworks
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Engineering teams to ensure contracts align with technical requirements, financial targets, and risk policies
- Drive cost reduction initiatives and track savings against procurement budgets on a quarterly and annual basis
- Own the purchase order lifecycle from requisition through payment, ensuring SLA compliance and issue resolution
- Develop procurement policies, playbooks, and standard operating procedures to improve consistency and compliance
- Manage and mentor Procurement Analysts, providing coaching and career development support
- Monitor market trends in semiconductor supply chains, hardware pricing, and logistics to inform sourcing strategy
- Partner with the Data Center team on infrastructure buildout procurement requirements and vendor selection
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred
- 5-8 years of procurement experience, with at least 2 years managing direct spend categories in a technology or infrastructure environment
- Demonstrated track record of successfully negotiating and managing multi-million-dollar vendor contracts
- Experience with sourcing GPU/AI accelerator hardware, servers, or data center infrastructure strongly preferred
- Proficiency with procurement systems (Coupa, SAP Ariba, or similar) and ERP platforms
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- High proficiency in data analysis and spend analytics tools
Preferred Qualifications- Direct experience at a cloud hyperscaler, data center operator, or AI infrastructure company
- Familiarity with NVIDIA, AMD, or custom ASIC hardware procurement
- CPSM, CPP, or CSCP certification
- Experience building procurement functions from early-stage through scale
Compensation$100,000 - $110,000
Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws.
