Senior Procurement Manager

Runpod is the foundational platform for developers to build and run custom AI systems that scale. With over 500,000 developers worldwide and an annual recurring revenue run rate exceeding $120M, Runpod operates at the intersection of developer velocity and production-scale AI. Founded in 2022, we’ve grown rapidly by building infrastructure purpose-built for modern AI workloads. Our platform enables teams to move from experimentation to deployment with flexibility across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments. As a remote-first, globally distributed company, we are building the infrastructure layer that powers the next generation of AI systems. We are looking to hire a Senior Procurement Officer to procure for the Cloud side of Runpod. As a Senior Procurement Officer at Runpod, you will lead the strategic sourcing and high-level negotiation efforts necessary to scale our rapidly expanding cloud infrastructure. This is not procuring SAAS or general IT needs, this is procuring tens to hundreds of millions of dollars of cloud infrastructure - it carries a very high bar for legal and financial acumen. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive commercial strategy, secure complex vendor partnerships, and make a tangible financial impact on the operations that power AI innovation. Responsibilities: Complex Contract Negotiation: 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. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management: Manage relationships with critical suppliers, ensuring Runpod secures the best possible terms for infrastructure needs. Legal Liaison: 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. Financial & Risk Analysis: 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. Cross-Functional Collaboration: This role is embedded within Engineering - 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: Procurement Expertise: Extensive, proven experience managing the full lifecycle of procurement, with a strong emphasis on negotiating and completing complicated, enterprise-level contracts. Commercial Acumen: 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. Legal Familiarity: Strong capability to navigate and review complex legal jargon, ensuring company interests are protected while facilitating smooth collaboration with legal counsel. Strategic Problem-Solving: 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 Preferred: 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). What You’ll Receive: The competitive base pay for this position ranges from ($140,000 - $180,000). This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Runpod and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location 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 Runpod is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and upholding the principles of equality and respect for all individuals. We believe that diversity in all its forms enhances our team. As an equal opportunity employer, Runpod is committed to creating an inclusive workforce at every level. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States; however, we are currently unable to sponsor employment visas. #LI-REMOTE