Procurement Analyst

Job Description 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 global cloud data center locations, 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. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. 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. Join Vultr Vultr is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Procurement Analyst to support our purchasing operations by analyzing procurement data, monitoring supplier performance, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, procurement knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and value across the supply chain. What To Expect Data Analysis & Reporting - Analyze procurement data to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for savings. - Prepare regular reports on purchasing metrics, supplier performance, and spend analysis. - Maintain and optimize procurement dashboards, KPIs, and data visualizations. Cost Optimization - Identify cost-reduction opportunities through spend analysis and supplier consolidation. - Support negotiations with vendors by providing pricing benchmarks and historical data. - Track and report realized savings from procurement initiatives. Vendor & Supplier Management - Evaluate vendor performance using quality, delivery, and cost metrics. - Support supplier onboarding, audits, and performance reviews. - Maintain and update the preferred supplier list and contract database. Process Improvement & Compliance - Support procurement process improvements and standardization across the organization. - Ensure compliance with internal policies, purchasing guidelines, and regulatory requirements. - Assist in enforcing contract terms and managing renewal timelines. Documentation & Systems - Maintain accurate procurement documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, and pricing agreements. - Work with ERP or procurement systems to extract data, automate reports, and streamline workflows. Qualifications Our new team member will need: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field. - 25 years of experience in procurement, supply chain analytics, or sourcing. Soft Skills - Attention to detail with the ability to manage large data sets. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Preferred Qualifications - Certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, CSCP). - Experience in supplier negotiations or contract management. - Experience working with data centers and/or cloud service providers. Vultr is committed to an inclusive workforce where diversity is celebrated and supported. All employment decisions at Vultr are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Vultr regards the lawful and correct use of personal information as important to the accomplishment of our objectives, to the success of our operations and to maintaining confidence between those with whom we deal and ourselves. As such, the use of various key privacy controls enables Vultr's treatment of personal information to meet current regulatory guidelines and laws. Workforce members have the right where and when applicable under certain privacy and data protection laws, as applicable, to: fair and equal treatment, knowing what personal data we gather and retain, for what purpose, and the ability to access and/or delete such data. You also have the right to opt out of communications from Vultr and approved third- parties at any time. Inclusion & Privacy We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We also take your privacy seriously. We handle personal information responsibly and follow applicable laws, including U.S. privacy rules and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Your data is used only for legitimate business purposes and is protected with proper security measures. Where allowed by law, applicants may request details about the data we collect, access or delete their information, withdraw consent for its use, and opt out of nonessential communications. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.