Global Vendor Manager, Data Center Infrastructure

The role

This role focuses on sourcing and onboarding suppliers globally for Data Center services. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage the supplier lifecycle, and monitor performance to ensure competitive sustainability.

What you will do

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for data center services categories.
• Build and maintain supplier portfolios across multiple geographies.
• Conduct market research and supplier landscape analysis.
• Lead end-to-end supplier onboarding process.
• Perform supplier capability reviews, pre-qualification assessments, and due diligence.
• Negotiate master service agreements, statements of work, and pricing frameworks.
• Design, implement, and improve supplier performance scorecards and KPIs.
• Establish regular business review cadences with strategic suppliers.
• Manage supplier risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Data Center Operations, Infrastructure Engineering, Logistics, and Procurement teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management
• Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing supplier relationships end-to-end
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, including sourcing, contracting, and supplier onboarding
• Proven ability to develop and track supplier performance metrics and service level agreements
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace applications
• Familiarity with procurement or ERP systems

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing with direct experience in data center services categories
• Proven track record of developing category strategies and driving complex, multi-million-dollar sourcing initiatives
• Deep familiarity with data center operations
• Experience working in hyperscale, high-growth technology, or cloud infrastructure environments
• Advanced skills in total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling, cost optimization, and financial analysis
• Knowledge of international trade regulations, import/export requirements, and regional compliance standards
• Hands-on experience with e-procurement platforms, supplier management software, and procurement analytics tools
• Experience managing supplier risk assessments, business continuity planning, or disaster recovery programs

Benefits

• Medical/Rx Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Spending Accounts
• Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
• On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
• Global Travel Medical Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Participation Plan

Before you apply

• Applicants who progress to the offer stage may be asked to attend an in-person interview within one of the Cloudflare Offices or Cloudflare Hubs.
• Position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws.
• Offer of employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license.

About the company

Cloudflare runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties. The company protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code.