Technical Program Manager, Business Operations Procurement Management

NVIDIA Corporation; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 184,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager to join our data center operations team. This role leads automation, analytics, and process improvements across procurement, enabling faster, data-driven decisions for complex projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive procurement experience in large matrix organizations, strong forecasting skills, and the ability to build consensus across diverse teams while delivering tangible value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain, business, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of procurement experience in large matrix organizations.
• Experience with enterprise financial processes, procurement, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Drive automation across the procurement lifecycle and expand existing automations.
• Develop reporting mechanisms for procurement activities (order status, lead times, contract status).
• Analyze data to identify trends, surface exceptions, and mitigate issues with strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Engineering, Vendors, Legal, and Business Owners to optimize processes.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

SQL

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. Are you ready to make a significant impact in a world-class company? NVIDIA is seeking a highly skilled and ambitious Procurement Manager to join our dynamic data center business operations team. This is an outstanding opportunity to drive innovation and efficiency in our procurement processes as we continue to scale and grow our business. Join us and be part of a team that thrives on collaboration, inclusion, and outstanding performance!

What you’ll be doing:

• Drive automation across the procurement lifecycle. You’ll build on existing automations and identify new opportunities to improve efficiency within internal operations and supplier interactions.
• Improve and develop reporting mechanisms for procurement activities, such as order status by project, equipment lead times, contract statuses (SOW, PSA, MSA), and data center capacity lease activities.
• Apply excellent analytical skills to identify trends and patterns, build models, and present findings and recommendations. You’ll expose business exceptions and unfavorable outcomes through data analysis and develop strategies to mitigate these issues.
• Foster strong business partnerships across a highly matrixed environment, collaborating with Finance, Procurement, Engineering, Vendors, Legal, Business Analysts, Business Owners, and Service Owners.

What we need to see:

• Proven experience in identifying, improving, and implementing processes across large matrix organizations.
• Successful track record of working cross-functionally with global partners and experience with scaled infrastructure systems.
• Expertise in planning, forecasting methods, and governance within standard enterprise financial processes, procurement processes, and inventory management.
• Strategic problem solver with the ability to act tactically, build consensus, and solve problems. You can focus on details while maintaining a broad perspective.
• Diligent and experienced in multitasking in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Minimum of 12 years of procurement‑related experience BA or BS (or equivalent experience).

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 5, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 6. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 24, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing. Today, our AI infrastructure powers global intelligence, transforming every industry. Learn more about NVIDIA.