Procurement Manager

About The Role

As the Procurement Manager at Volta, you will own the sourcing and purchasing strategy for the hardware, materials, and services that power our infrastructure build-out. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and ensure on-time delivery. This is a highly visible role for someone who wants to drive cost savings and reliability across Volta's supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing and purchasing for hardware, materials, and services critical to Volta’s infrastructure
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers and vendors to drive cost savings
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance against contractual commitments
• Partner with Engineering and Supply Chain to forecast demand and plan procurement timelines
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to diversify and strengthen the supply base
• Track purchase orders and manage procurement systems and records
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contract terms
• Identify risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation plans

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in a business development, sales development, or similar outbound-focused role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
• Comfortable with high-volume outreach and a resilient, coachable approach to rejection
• Experience with CRM and sales engagement tools (e.g., Salesforce, Outreach, Salesloft)
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage a structured pipeline independently
• Curiosity about AI infrastructure, data centers, or enterprise technology sales
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment