Supplier Relationship Manager

Vultr

5d•$175,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Vultr is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supplier Relationship Manager to develop and manage strategic supplier partnerships that support the company’s growth and operational requirements. The role is the primary interface between Vultr and key suppliers, with responsibility for supplier strategy, capacity planning, pricing negotiation, risk mitigation, performance management, and long-term business alignment. The Supplier Relationship Manager works cross-functionally with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technical Program Managers, Datacenter Operations, Sales, and Finance to ensure critical infrastructure components are available for current and future growth. The role translates business requirements into supplier engagement and sourcing strategies, and influences internal stakeholders and suppliers without direct authority. It is a highly visible position requiring experience in cloud infrastructure, datacenters, servers, networking, semiconductors, or technology hardware supply chains, as well as knowledge of IaaS business models and hyperscale cloud operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or vendor management.
Experience negotiating agreements and supplier contracts.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
Experience working with executive stakeholders and supplier leadership teams.
Experience in cloud infrastructure, datacenters, servers, networking, semiconductors, or technology hardware supply chains.
Knowledge of IaaS business models and hyperscale cloud operations.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with hyperscale cloud, data center infrastructure, or the technology OEM ecosystem, including organizations such as Dell, NVIDIA, HPE, Supermicro, Intel, AMD, or comparable companies.

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.
Negotiate 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 to 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 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.

Benefits

100% company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
401(k) plan matching 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting.
Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year.
11 holidays, paid time off accrual, and a rollover plan.
Increased PTO at 3-year and 10-year anniversaries.
One-month paid sabbatical every 5 years.
Annual anniversary bonus.
$500 remote office setup stipend in the first year and $400 each following year.
Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month.
Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month.
Company-paid Wellable subscription.