Strategic Sourcing - Data Center Infrastructure Equipment and Integration
CoreWeave
Full-timeOn-site
Location:Livingston, NJ / Bellevue, WA / Philadelphia, PA / New York City, NY / San Francisco, CA / Sunnyvale, CA / Washington, D.C.Type:Full-timePosted:Yesterday
CoreWeave 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 Do:
The 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 & Planning
Develop and execute category strategies for assigned OFCI equipment and professional services
Translate capital plans and sales forecasts into rolling 12-month sourcing and budget plans
Provide accurate cost, schedule, and risk inputs to Development and Program teams
Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Execution
Lead RFPs, negotiations, and contract awards to secure commercial value, risk mitigation, and performance commitments
Support sales by providing competitive NRC pricing for customer deals as required
Ensure sourcing strategies align with CoreWeave policies, standards, and long-term business objectives
Own 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.
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Establish and track supplier KPIs (cost, delivery, quality, capacity, responsiveness)
Lead supplier performance improvement initiatives and periodic business reviews
Assess market conditions and develop contingency plans to mitigate supply and capacity risk
Data, Governance & Process Excellence
Maintain sourcing documentation, business process flows, and training materials
Continuously improve sourcing processes to increase speed, quality, and total cost of ownership outcomes
Partner with stakeholders to assess business impacts and manage sourcing-related risks
Construction & Project Support
Support construction teams by sourcing OFCI equipment and construction-related services aligned to project schedules
Resolve technical or commercial sourcing issues in collaboration with engineering and project teams
Ensure suppliers receive and execute against the latest design standards and specifications
Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination
Track equipment inventory and recommend redeployment to avoid unnecessary capital spend
Procure and manage logistics, storage, rigging, and transportation services as required
Support receiving transactions and documentation within Workday for audit compliance
About the role:
The 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 Are:
Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, Operations, or Construction Management
7–10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or project delivery
Direct experience sourcing critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure or related services
Demonstrated experience leading sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier management
Proven ability to develop long-range category strategies and manage complex stakeholder requirements
Experience working in data center, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure environments
Valid drivers licence and ability to travel up to ~30% to sites, suppliers, and industry events
Authorization to work without current or future sponsorship requirements
Preferred:
Experience supporting hyperscale or AI-focused data center deploymentsFamiliarity with ERP systems and digital procurement workflowsExperience operating in global or multi-region supply chains
Wondering if you’re a good fit? We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk.
You love to own strategy and execution—structuring sourcing events, negotiating outcomes, building scalable supplier partnerships, and tinkering with systems to understand how they work and fix issues before they escalate.
You’re curious about global supply markets, capacity constraints, and how procurement and supply chain operations scale in hyper-growth environments. You see learning as a continuous journey and are energized by doing new things rather than settling for “good enough.”
You’re an expert in applying systems thinking to complex, cross-functional challenges—translating technical and commercial requirements into executable sourcing strategies that connect suppliers, data, and execution to deliver predictable, measurable business outcomes.
Why CoreWeave?
At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:
Be Curious at Your Core
Act Like an Owner
Empower Employees
Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
Achieve More Together
We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!
The base salary range for this role is $122,000 to $179,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).
What We Offer
The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
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