Procurement Manager

Vultr

2d•Remote

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans
401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting
Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan
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