Vultr - Supplier Relationship Manager

• 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.