vultr - Procurement Manager
Requirements
• 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 • 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
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
Benefits
• $100,000 - $110,000 • Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws. • INCLUSION & PRIVACY
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