--- title: "VP of Global Procurement" company: "TensorWave" company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/tensorwave" url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/tensorwave-vp-of-global-procurement-12f5b2a2-0e45-405c-b6a6-f34a58994e75" apply_url: "https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/tensorwave/7a6910c4-67b7-4500-bba4-2dc151e5b61d" workplace: onsite location: "Las Vegas, Nevada" employment_type: full-time seniority: vp role: operations region: united-states date_posted: 2026-09-17T20:11:27.634Z first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-17T20:41:21.564Z --- # VP of Global Procurement **TensorWave** · Las Vegas, Nevada Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/tensorwave/7a6910c4-67b7-4500-bba4-2dc151e5b61d ## About TensorWave Power AI workloads with AMD Instinct™ GPUs. Scale models faster with high-performance, dedicated cloud compute. ## About the role **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 accomodations@tensorwave.com. **Employment Eligibility** All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by law. **Background Checks** Where permitted by law, employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a job-related background check. **Data Privacy Notice** By submitting an application, you acknowledge that TensorWave may collect, use, and retain your personal information for recruiting and employment-related purposes in accordance with applicable data privacy laws. --- Source: TensorWave's own career page, read by RemJobs. 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