Strategic Sourcing - Data Center Infrastructure Equipment and Integration

Coreweave; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreWeave is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to own category strategy, supplier selection, and commercial execution for critical data center infrastructure. You will translate capital plans into actionable sourcing strategies balancing cost, risk, and speed.

You will lead competitive sourcing events, manage supplier performance, and collaborate across Engineering, Finance, Construction, and Sales to scale CoreWeave’s supplier ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have 7–10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement or project delivery.
• Experience sourcing electrical and mechanical infrastructure is preferred.
• Strong contract negotiation and supplier management capabilities required.
• Ability to translate plans into executable sourcing strategies and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Own category strategy and supplier selection for data center infrastructure and services.
• Lead RFPs, negotiations, and contract awards to secure value and performance.
• Manage supplier performance, risk, and cross-functional alignment.
• Coordinate procurement for data center fit-out, including HVAC, power, and cabling.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Supply chain

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Data center knowledge

Travel up to 30%

sponsorship waiver

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Supply Chain

Tools

Workday

ERP systems

Digital procurement workflows

Job description

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

Supplier Performance & Risk Management

• 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 deployments
• Familiarity with ERP systems and digital procurement workflows
• Experience 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 accelerate.
• 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?

About

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 full-time employees; 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
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: [e-mail].

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.

• 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.