Join VultrVultr is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM). The SRM is responsible for developing and managing strategic supplier partnerships that support the growth and operational requirements of the largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company. This role serves as the primary interface between Vultr and key suppliers, focusing on supplier strategy, capacity planning, pricing negotiation, risk mitigation, performance management, and long-term business alignment. The SRM will work cross functionally, with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technical Program Managers, Datacenter Operations, Sales and Finance teams to ensure the timely availability of critical infrastructure components are met for current and future growth needs. The ideal candidate can easily translate business requirements into supplier engagement and sourcing strategies. Influence internal stakeholders and suppliers without direct authority. This is a highly visible role in a high-growth technology company, which will require experience in cloud infrastructure, datacenters, servicers, networking, semiconductors, or technology hardware supply chains and knowledge of IaaS business models and hyperscale cloud operations. This is your opportunity to join our fast growing team and leave your mark on Vultr and the future of Cloud Infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute strategic supplier engagement plans aligned with infrastructure growth, capacity, and business objectives.
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key suppliers to drive collaboration, innovation, and long-term partnerships.
- Engage suppliers to secure manufacturing capacity and ensure continuity of supply for critical datacenter infrastructure deployments.
- Perform commercial negotiations for pricing, capacity commitments, contract terms, and service level agreements to optimize cost and value.
- Lead quarterly business reviews and governance meetings to assess supplier performance, business alignment, and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Capacity Planning, Finance, and Operations teams to align supplier strategies with business requirements.
- Analyze supplier performance metrics, delivery trends, and operational risks to identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation.
- Drive supplier accountability through performance scorecards, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop supply assurance strategies that mitigate shortages, demand fluctuations, and supply chain disruptions.
- Identify and assess supplier-related risks, including capacity constraints, financial exposure, geopolitical factors, and business continuity concerns.
- Influence supplier roadmaps and investment priorities to support future infrastructure expansion and technology requirements.
- Partner with suppliers to develop scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency, quality, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
- Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and component availability to inform sourcing, capacity, and supplier management decisions.
- Support long-range planning efforts by aligning supplier capabilities and capacity commitments with forecasted business demand.
- Deliver measurable business outcomes through cost optimization, supply continuity, supplier performance improvements, and strategic partnership development.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- 10+ Years of experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, vendor management.
- Experience negotiating agreements and supplier contracts.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Experience working with executive stakeholders and supplier leadership teams.
- Prior experience with hyperscale cloud, data center infrastructure, or technology OEM ecosystem, including organizations such as Dell, NVIDIA, HPE, Supermicro, Intel, AMD, or comparable companies, is highly desirable.
Compensation$175,000-$200,000
Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws.
