Manager, Vendor Point Solutions

About Nscale

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We deliver high-performance, cost-effective AI infrastructure to everyone from fast-moving AI startups to the world's largest enterprises, powered by our own vertically integrated stack of data centers, compute and software. We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, and we're building a team that moves quickly and does things the right way.

About the Role

Our AI data center sites depend on a wide range of smaller, single-service vendors to stay safe, ready and running. These include UTVs and site vehicles, SAT phones, Starlink communications, storage solutions, temporary offices, printing, PPE, landscaping, cleaning and similar site services. Each vendor may be small, but together they drive site readiness, safety and spend.

As Manager, Vendor Point Solutions, you'll be the dedicated owner of this portfolio. You'll manage onboarding, day-to-day performance and contract administration for these vendors within Nscale's vendor framework, policies and approval limits. You'll be the single, reliable point of contact for site teams, Finance, AP and Legal on point solution vendor needs. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Vendor Operations, you'll own routine vendor decisions and bring well-documented recommendations forward on vendor selection, renewals and non-standard terms.

What You'll be Doing

Vendor Onboarding & Sourcing

• Manage end-to-end onboarding for point solution vendors across Nscale's AI data center sites, so vendors are active and payable before sites need them
• Coordinate NDAs, certificates of insurance, tax and banking documents, NetSuite vendor setup and payment terms with Legal, Finance and AP
• Gather quotes and build side-by-side comparisons for assigned categories, and recommend vendors for approval
• Support negotiations led by the Sr. Manager, Vendor Operations, and negotiate standard pricing and terms directly within approved guidelines

Vendor Performance & Service Delivery

• Track service delivery, SLAs and site feedback for each vendor and maintain vendor scorecards
• Act as the day-to-day contact for site teams and vendors on orders, deliveries, service calls and issues
• Resolve routine service issues directly and escalate material performance, safety or dispute concerns early with a recommended course of action
• Produce a monthly point solution vendor report covering performance, spend, renewals and open issues

Contract Administration

• Maintain point solution agreements in the contract registry, including expiration dates, renewal windows and amendments
• Flag renewals at least 90 days ahead with a clear recommendation to renew, rebid or exit
• Process routine amendments and change orders using approved templates, and route non-standard terms to the appropriate approvers and Legal
• Track spend against POs and contracts, and log negotiated savings and cost avoidance for every agreement

Compliance & Documentation

• Keep vendor files audit-ready, including COIs, certifications, safety requirements and signed agreements
• Track insurance expirations and compliance obligations, and follow up with vendors before anything lapses
• Submit contract review requests to Legal and track them through to completion

Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Apply Nscale's vendor policies, onboarding checklists and playbooks consistently across sites and regions
• Identify opportunities to consolidate vendors or move to national and preferred agreements, and bring recommendations forward

About You

• 4+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, purchasing or contract administration
• Experience onboarding and managing smaller service and equipment vendors
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage many concurrent vendors and requests across multiple sites
• Working knowledge of contract terms, insurance requirements and purchasing processes
• Experience partnering with Legal, Finance and AP
• Experience with procurement or ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and contract or document management tools
• Clear communicator who is comfortable working with site teams, vendors and internal stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting field operations, facilities, construction or multi-site environments
• Experience in data center, energy, industrial or infrastructure settings
• CPSM or a similar procurement certification

Why this role matters

Point solution vendors keep our sites safe, connected and ready to operate. By owning this portfolio end to end, you'll make sure no site waits on a vendor, no agreement lapses unnoticed, and every dollar of spend is tracked and accounted for. You'll give our site teams one consistent partner to rely on and free senior vendor leadership to focus on larger strategic contracts. Your work will feed directly into the KPI reporting that guides how we scale our data center footprint.

What We Can Offer You

• Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months
• The chance to join one of the fastest-growing tech startups, push boundaries and collaborate with brilliant minds
• A progression plan tailored to your ambitions
• The opportunity to help build the infrastructure powering the next generation of AI

Equal Opportunities Statement

• Nscale is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, and we strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.
• The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

Salary Range

• $100,000
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• $130,000 USD
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