Procurement Manager

Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year

$500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year

Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month

Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month

Company paid Wellable subscription

Join Vultr

The 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

$110,000 - $120,000

Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws.

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