VP of Global Procurement
About TensorWave
Our mission is simple: deliver seamless, secure, reliable, and resilient AI compute at scale. We've built a versatile cloud platform that eliminates infrastructure barriers, empowering builders to focus on innovation instead of fighting their stack. Because breakthrough AI should move at the speed of ideas, not infrastructure.
About the Role
We're looking for a VP of Global Procurement to join our team during an exciting phase of growth. In this role, you'll lead and scale our procurement organization - including our Director of Supply Chain & Logistics, Procurement Lead, and Business Procurement Partner - and serve as the senior executive owner of our strategic relationship with AMD and its OEM/ODM ecosystem, working closely with cross-functional partners to support business objectives while upholding our standards for excellence, collaboration, and impact.
What You'll Do
Own the strategy and execution for sourcing AMD Instinct GPUs, servers, networking equipment, and related infrastructure, including allocation and roadmap negotiations directly with AMD
Serve as the senior relationship owner with AMD's commercial, supply chain, and product roadmap teams, as well as AMD's OEM/ODM partners (e.g., Dell, Supermicro, HPE)
Partner with data center and energy teams to source colocation capacity, power contracts, cooling infrastructure, and long-lead-time construction materials
Build category management practices across silicon, servers/racks, networking, power/electrical, data center construction, software licensing, and logistics
Lead negotiations on complex, high-dollar agreements and manage supply risk, single-source exposure, and export-control considerations
Work closely with Finance, Data Center Operations, and Revenue/Sales teams to translate demand forecasts and capacity plans into procurement pipelines
Drive total cost of ownership improvements across hardware refresh cycles, financing structures, and vendor consolidation
Lead and develop our existing procurement team, clarify roles and ownership as scope grows, and recruit additional talent as needed
Stand up procurement policies, approval workflows, supplier scorecards, and systems to bring rigor and auditability to a fast-scaling spend base
Handle confidential vendor and pricing information with discretion and professionalism
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, ideally in hyperscale/cloud infrastructure, data centers, or semiconductors
Direct experience negotiating with AMD and/or its OEM/ODM ecosystem strongly preferred; broader GPU/silicon vendor experience also relevant
Track record structuring and negotiating large, complex, multi-year supply agreements, including allocation commitments in constrained-supply environments
Deep understanding of GPU/server hardware supply chains, product roadmaps, lead times, and the broader semiconductor ecosystem
Strong analytical skills and comfort building cost models, TCO analyses, and supply/demand forecasts
Excellent negotiation, executive communication, and cross-functional leadership skills
Comfort in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or CPSD
Experience with export control, trade compliance, and geopolitical supply-chain considerations related to semiconductors
Experience sourcing colocation capacity, power, cooling infrastructure, electrical equipment, or data center construction
Experience negotiating power purchase agreements (PPAs) or other long-term infrastructure commitments
Existing senior-level relationships within AMD's Data Center GPU organization and/or major OEM/ODM partners
Familiarity with the ROCm software and hardware ecosystem
Experience supporting a company through rapid hyperscale growth, significant capital deployment, or public-company-level procurement controls
What We Offer
Stock Options
100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for Employees
Company Health Savings Account Contributions
100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance for Employees
Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options
Other Insurance Options, such as Pet & Legal Insurance
Various Supplementary Health Benefits, such as discounted Virtual Healthcare Appointments and Serious Illness Support
Flexible Spending Account
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible PTO
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Other In-Office Perks
Equal Employment Opportunity
TensorWave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodations
TensorWave provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact [email protected].
Employment Eligibility
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Background Checks
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