Strategic Sourcing - Data Center Infrastructure Equipment and Integration
CoreWeaveCoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.What You’ll DoThe Strategic Sourcing team is responsible for building and scaling CoreWeave’s global supplier ecosystem to support rapid data center growth. The team partners closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Construction, and Sales to ensure OFCI equipment and professional services are sourced competitively, reliably, and at scale across CoreWeave’s expanding portfolio.Category Strategy & PlanningDevelop and execute category strategies for assigned OFCI equipment and professional servicesTranslate capital plans and sales forecasts into rolling 12-month sourcing and budget plansProvide accurate cost, schedule, and risk inputs to Development and Program teamsStrategic Sourcing & Commercial ExecutionLead RFPs, negotiations, and contract awards to secure commercial value, risk mitigation, and performance commitmentsSupport sales by providing competitive NRC pricing for customer deals as requiredEnsure sourcing strategies align with CoreWeave policies, standards, and long-term business objectivesOwn procurement and delivery oversight for data center fit-out categories, including mechanical and electrical infrastructure such as HACs, CACs, RPPs, power distribution, cooling systems, controls, fire/life safety, and low-voltage systems, ensuring alignment with design standards, project schedules, cost targets, and supplier performance expectations.Supplier Performance & Risk ManagementEstablish and track supplier KPIs (cost, delivery, quality, capacity, responsiveness)Lead supplier performance improvement initiatives and periodic business reviewsAssess market conditions and develop contingency plans to mitigate supply and capacity riskData, Governance & Process ExcellenceMaintain sourcing documentation, business process flows, and training materialsContinuously improve sourcing processes to increase speed, quality, and total cost of ownership outcomesPartner with stakeholders to assess business impacts and manage sourcing-related risksConstruction & Project SupportSupport construction teams by sourcing OFCI equipment and construction-related services aligned to project schedulesResolve technical or commercial sourcing issues in collaboration with engineering and project teamsEnsure suppliers receive and execute against the latest design standards and specificationsSupply Chain & Logistics CoordinationTrack equipment inventory and recommend redeployment to avoid unnecessary capital spendProcure and manage logistics, storage, rigging, and transportation services as requiredSupport receiving transactions and documentation within Workday for audit complianceAbout The RoleThe Strategic Sourcing Manager owns category strategy, supplier selection, and commercial execution for critical data center infrastructure and services. This role is responsible for translating capital plans and demand signals into executable sourcing strategies that balance cost, risk, capacity, and speed. You will lead competitive sourcing events, manage supplier performance, and partner cross-functionally to ensure CoreWeave secures the right partners to meet aggressive growth timelines. The role may include mentoring or managing team members as the organization scales.Who You AreBachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, Operations, or Construction Management7–10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or project deliveryDirect experience sourcing critical electrica…