Senior Procurement Officer – Supply, Cloud Infrastructure

RunPod

Senior Procurement Officer at Runpod sourcing complex cloud infrastructure contracts. Leading strategic negotiations and collaborating with engineering and finance teams for AI project needs.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

negotiationcontract managementfinancial structuringprocurement data analysissupply chain risk mitigationFP&Avendor managementcost improvement strategieslegal reviewcontract law

Soft Skills

relationship managementcollaborationproblem-solvingcreativityadaptabilitycommunicationstrategic thinkingattention to detailleadershipnegotiation skills

Tools & Technologies

procurement softwareERP systemscloud computingdatacenter technologynetworking technologyAI technologysupply chain management toolsfinancial analysis toolscontract management systemsvendor management systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMJDadvanced degree in Supply Chainadvanced degree in Businessadvanced degree in Financeadvanced degree in Law

Industry Keywords

procurement lifecycleenterprise-level contractspayment termscapital expenditurescredit discountingsupply chain best practiceshigh-growth tech environmentremote-first startupvendor dynamicscost structure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end negotiations for intricate, high-value agreements. Effectively negotiate key commercial terms, prioritizing optimal payment schedules, the structuring of costs against cash flow, and the strategic discounting of credits.
Manage relationships with critical suppliers, ensuring Runpod secures the best possible terms for infrastructure needs.
Act as the primary bridge between the procurement team and Legal. Review complex contract clauses, translate commercial requirements into legal frameworks, and streamline the contract execution process. This role requires a working level of contract law in order to keep pace.
Analyze procurement data and vendor proposals to forecast expenses, mitigate supply chain risks, and drive continuous cost improvements without sacrificing quality or deployment speed. This role requires a working level of FP&A in order to keep pace.
Work closely with engineering teams and finance leadership to understand technical requirements, aligning procurement strategies with aggressive product delivery timelines and company growth goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive, proven experience managing the full lifecycle of procurement, with a strong emphasis on negotiating and completing complicated, enterprise-level contracts.
Deep familiarity with financial structuring within contracts. You must know how to leverage payment terms, balance capital expenditures against cash flow, and maximize value through credit discounting.
Strong capability to navigate and review complex legal jargon, ensuring company interests are protected while facilitating smooth collaboration with legal counsel.
Eager to tackle supply chain bottlenecks, navigate challenging vendor dynamics, and creatively structure deals that benefit the company's financial health.
Successful completion of a background check.
Direct experience procuring hardware, software, or services specifically within the datacenter, cloud computing, networking, or AI technology space.
Familiarity with modern procurement software, ERP systems, and supply chain best practices in a high-growth tech environment.
Prior experience working in a fast-paced, remote-first startup environment.
Advanced degree or certification in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or Law (e.g., CPSM, JD).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful equity in a fast-growing company- everyone on the team receives stock options — your impact drives our growth, and you share in the upside.
Generous medical, dental & vision plans
Flexible PTO- take the time you need to recharge
Most roles are remote work first with an inclusive, collaborative teams utilizing slack as the main form of internal communication
Join a passionate team on the cutting edge of AI infrastructure — where culture, learning, and ownership are at the heart of how we scale.
$1,200 Home Office & Equipment Stipend- We set you up for success from day one with gear and support to create your ideal workspace