Procurement Manager

Who We Are

Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world.  With 32 cloud data center locations around the world, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company.

Vultr Cares

• Excellent Medical Benefits w/ 100% company-paid premiums for employee only plan + 100% company-paid dental & vision premiums
• 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 + take your birthday off
• Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year & 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
• $500 first year remote office setup + $400 each following year for new equipment
• Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
• Company-paid Wellable subscription

Join Vultr

Vultr is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing initiatives across our enterprise hardware, software, and infrastructure services. This is a newly created role for a self-starter who thrives in high-growth environments and is eager to build and mature a strategic procurement function from the ground up. The ideal candidate brings expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost optimization—particularly within the cloud infrastructure or technology services industries. This is your opportunity to join our fast growing team and leave your mark on Constant and the future of Cloud Infrastructure.

What to expect:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key spend areas, including enterprise server hardware, data center services, and software/SaaS applications, supporting the negotiation and execution of complex, high volume/value initiatives.
• Independently manage complex sourcing initiatives and contribute to team scaling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders and procurement leadership to align procurement strategies with business priorities.
• Design and manage RFx processes for competitive evaluation and strategic vendor selection.
• Identify and execute cost savings opportunities for key categories.
• Establish and manage supplier performance benchmarks, reviews, and governance (QBRs, SLAs, KPIs).
• Contribute to the development of procurement policies, procedures, and reporting frameworks.

Our new team member will need: 

• 5-7 years in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 5 years focused on technology categories (hardware, software, services). 
• Proven success in, fast-paced start-up environments, preferably in technology or telecommunications, and within global, matrixed organizations. A proactive, results-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex sourcing (RFx) and negotiate multi-million-dollar technology contracts, including enterprise-level agreements for IT hardware, SaaS, Data Centers and infrastructure. Proven experience driving substantial cost savings, vendor optimization, and procurement process improvements. 
• A highly analytical and structured approach to solving complex and often ambiguous problems.
• Familiarity with Cloud services, data center ecosystems, enterprise software licensing. Proficiency with ERP and sourcing tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, Scout).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Highly Preferred Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM®) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP®). Six Sigma, Lean, or project management certifications are advantageous.

Compensation

$110,000 - $140,000

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