Senior Procurement Leader

Denvr

. Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for GPU and accelerated compute platforms, enterprise and hyperscale server infrastructure, high-speed networking, storage, colocation, power, cooling, modular construction, and related services .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for GPU and accelerated compute platforms, enterprise and hyperscale server infrastructure, high-speed networking, storage, colocation, power, cooling, modular construction, and related services
Develop and execute sourcing strategies optimizing total cost of ownership, commercial terms, supply availability, performance, and long-term strategic value
Lead negotiations for significant capital purchases, framework agreements, volume commitments, and strategic supplier arrangements
Create competitive tension across vendors and assess market economics
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with OEMs, component manufacturers, colocation providers, and channel partners
Optimize pricing, allocations, lead times, financing, warranties, support, roadmap visibility, technology access, capacity commitments, and escalation paths
Collaborate with Finance, Engineering, and Operations to evaluate lifecycle cost, power consumption, utilization, support costs, deployment timelines, and revenue-generating capability
Develop commercial models for major infrastructure investments and provide leadership with recommendations and alternatives
Improve infrastructure cost per unit of compute and return on invested capital
Translate infrastructure growth forecasts into procurement and capacity pipelines
Anticipate supply constraints and develop multi-sourcing strategies
Track OEM manufacturing cycles, component lead times, product roadmaps, and end-of-life schedules
Lead commercial contract structuring with Legal and Finance, focusing on SLAs, liability, price protection, and supply guarantees
Establish procurement workflows, approval thresholds, and supplier performance metrics
Ensure supplier alignment with Denvr’s Supplier Code of Conduct, security standards, and background verification requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or commercial leadership experience focused on data center hardware, hyperscale cloud, or enterprise IT infrastructure
Proven track record negotiating complex, multi-million-dollar hardware, colocation, and software contracts
Established executive network across the data center, server OEM, networking, and component supplier ecosystems
Deep knowledge of GPU/accelerated computing architectures, high-performance networking, and data center economics
Strong financial modeling capabilities, including TCO analysis and capital investment evaluation
Excellent contract negotiation and executive presentation skills
Executive presence to represent Denvr alongside senior leadership at major global technology companies
Commercial understanding of technology go-to-market models and OEM margin structures
Technical fluency bridging engineering specifications with C-suite commercial negotiations
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Passion for technology, system design, and innovative technical solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first work arrangement
Opportunity to work in the fast-moving field of AI and high-performance computing
Continuous learning and learning-by-doing environment
Career growth alongside exceptional teammates