Procurement Manager

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. 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.