Procurement Lead

Vultr

Procurement Lead driving data-driven decision-making across global purchasing operations at Vultr. Overseeing supplier performance, cost-reduction opportunities, and mentoring procurement analysts.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the design, accuracy, and automation of procurement dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks.
Validate analytical methodologies and ensure consistent reporting standards across the team.
Own the procurement analytics framework, ensuring standardized methodologies and reporting accuracy.
Oversee automation, dashboard enhancements, and data governance across procurement systems.
Prepare regular reports on purchasing metrics, supplier performance, and spend analysis.
Maintain and optimize procurement dashboards, KPIs, and data visualizations.
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.
Oversee Evaluation of 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.
Partner with sourcing managers (not replace them) to provide analytical insights for QBRs.
Support procurement process improvements and standardization across the organization.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, purchasing guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Identify inefficiencies and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve cycle time, data quality, and audit readiness.
Assist in enforcing contract terms and managing renewal timelines.
Lead and mentor procurement analysts, ensuring high-quality reporting, data accuracy, and analytical rigor.
Review and approve analytical outputs, dashboards, and supplier performance reports before executive distribution.
Serve as the escalation point for complex data questions, system issues, and reporting gaps.
Own the procurement analytics roadmap and ensure alignment with Procurement, Finance, and Operations leadership.
Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders on spend analytics, supplier performance, and cost optimization initiatives.
Maintain accurate procurement documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, and pricing agreements.
Take lead with utilization of ERP or procurement systems to extract data, automate reports, and streamline workflows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
5 -8 years of experience in procurement, supply chain analytics, or sourcing.
Experience mentoring junior analysts or leading analytical workstreams.
Strong ability to standardize reporting, build dashboards, and improve data governance.
Ability to collaborate with sourcing managers, finance, and operations without owning negotiations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance stipend paid annually
9 Company-Paid Holidays
Generous Leave Policy + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
First year remote office setup + reimbursement per quarter each subsequent year for new equipment
Professional Development Reimbursement
Internet reimbursement
Fitness membership reimbursement
Company paid Wellable subscription

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement analyticsdata governancedashboard designspend analysisKPI reportingdata visualizationanalytical methodologiescost-reduction analysisvendor performance evaluationcontract management

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationleadershipanalytical rigorcommunicationproblem-solvingcross-functional teamworkprocess improvementstandardizationnegotiation support

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Finance