Hardware Procurement Analyst – Infrastructure Operation

Cloudflare

Hardware Procurement Analyst managing the procurement lifecycle for infrastructure hardware at Cloudflare. Collaborating with various teams to ensure efficiencies in purchasing and inventory management.

Posted 6/21/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

procurementpurchase ordersinventory managementsupplier operationsdata center assetshardware purchasingreportingdashboard creationworkflow automationanalytical skills

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder managementproblem solvingattention to detailorganizational skillscollaborationprocess documentationoperational efficiencycross-functional teamworkadaptability

Tools & Technologies

OracleCoupaERP systemsautomation technologiesreporting toolsdigital solutionsprocurement systemsdata analyticssupplier management systemscapacity planning tools

Industry Keywords

hardware procurementsupply chainoperationsinfrastructure procurementasset trackingvendor managementinvoice processingpurchase requisitionssupplier performance reviewslifecycle management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the end to end lifecycle of hardware procurement requests from intake through receipt.
Create and maintain purchase requisitions and purchase orders in enterprise procurement systems.
Monitor open purchase orders and proactively manage changes, delays, cancellations, and supplier communications.
Partner with Infrastructure teams to ensure timely procurement of data center and hardware assets.
Coordinate with suppliers to obtain quotations, order confirmations, shipment updates, and delivery timelines.
Ensure procurement activities align with company policies, controls, and approval requirements.
Partner with Capacity Planning teams to support forecasting and hardware demand planning activities.
Collaborate with Fixed Assets teams to ensure accurate capitalization and asset tracking.
Maintain visibility into hardware inventory levels, deployment status, and lifecycle management activities.
Support inventory reconciliation efforts and asset audits as required.
Track advanced shipment notifications and coordinate receiving activities across multiple locations.
Ensure hardware receipts are accurately recorded within the ERP system to enable invoice processing and asset management.
Initiate supplier onboarding requests and partner with supplier management teams to ensure timely activation of new vendors.
Maintain supplier information and assist with vendor related issue resolution.
Support supplier performance reviews through reporting and operational metrics.
Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment related inquiries.
Identify opportunities to simplify and improve procurement and infrastructure workflows.
Leverage data, reporting, and technology to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.
Partner with internal technology teams to evaluate automation opportunities across procurement processes.
Develop dashboards, reporting, and insights that improve decision making and operational visibility.
Support implementation of new tools, systems, and digital solutions that enhance the procurement experience.
Document processes and create scalable operating procedures that support organizational growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three to seven years of experience in procurement, supply chain, operations, infrastructure procurement, or hardware purchasing.
Experience creating and managing purchase orders within Oracle and Coupa platforms.
Strong understanding of hardware procurement, inventory management, receiving processes, and supplier operations.
Experience working with cross functional stakeholders across Finance, Infrastructure, Operations, and Procurement.
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
Experience leveraging automation, workflow technologies, analytics, or emerging technologies to improve business processes.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience building reports, dashboards, or workflow automations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Rx Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Spending Accounts
Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
Global Travel Medical Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Participation Plan
Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave