Technical Sourcing Manager, Storage and Components

CoreWeave; New York (NY); On-site; USD 177,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life Insurance

ESPP

401(k) matching

Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

CoreWeave is seeking a Technical Sourcing Manager, Storage and Components to lead strategic sourcing for AI hardware components and to optimize the total cost of ownership across global data center deployments.

You will spearhead supplier negotiations, build robust supplier relationships, and collaborate with engineering to shape roadmaps, ensuring supply chain resilience and cost savings in a rapidly expanding infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data center, hyperscaler, cloud or AI hardware supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent tech-commodity mgmt experience.
• Able to translate strategy into actionable plans and drive execution.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and consensus-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine comprehensive sourcing strategies and roadmaps.
• Maintain awareness of technologies and industry trends for competitive analyses.
• Cultivate relationships with leadership at core suppliers and influence business roadmaps.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations, manage RFQs/RFPs, and finalize awards.
• Own Master Supply Agreements and SOWs.
• Drive engagements for prototype sourcing and transitions to mass production.
• Propose supply chain enhancements to drive efficiency and savings.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

RFQ/RFP管理

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Should-cost modeling

Contract management

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.

What You’ll Do

Join our dynamic Global Supplier Management and Technical Sourcing team, where you will be a key driver in forging strategic partnerships that fuel technical innovation, uphold rigorous quality standards, and deliver significant cost savings through optimized supply chain solutions.

About The Role

As a Technical Sourcing Manager, Storage and Components, you will be the commercial lead for critical components for AI hardware systems and products powering our cutting‑edge data center deployments. You will spearhead strategic sourcing initiatives, build robust supplier relationships, and ensure supply chain resilience by developing diverse sourcing options. Your expertise will be vital in navigating the hardware landscape, leading complex negotiations, and collaborating with engineering teams to shape business and technology roadmaps. Leveraging your deep industry knowledge and strategic supplier connections, you will optimize the total cost of ownership for our rapidly expanding global infrastructure.

• Develop, implement, and refine comprehensive sourcing strategies and roadmaps to drive continuous improvement across components and third‑party storage.
• Maintain a pulse on emerging technologies and industry trends to conduct insightful competitive analyses.
• Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with leadership at core suppliers, influencing their business models and technology roadmaps.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations, manage RFQs/RFPs, and finalize business awards.
• Own and implement Master Supply Agreements and statements of work (SOWs).
• Drive commercial engagements for prototype sourcing and development, supporting seamless transitions from new product introduction to mass production ensuring continuity of supply.
• Propose and implement innovative supply chain enhancements to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of proven experience in data center, hyperscaler, cloud service provider, or AI system hardware supply chain and related industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or Business Administration. Equivalent high‑tech commodity management experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into tangible results and drive execution.
• Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and consensus‑building skills.
• Experience collaborating effectively with internal and external partners in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments.
• Strong understanding of “should cost” modeling and value analysis.
• Proven experience partnering with C‑suite executives and key supplier stakeholders.

Preferred

• Master's degree in a technical, engineering field, or Business Administration.

What We Offer

The base salary range for this role is $177,000 to $237,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. These benefits reflect our U.S.‑based offerings; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. They 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
• Participation 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

California Applicants

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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, applicants must either be:

1. A U.S. person, defined as a U.S. citizen or national; U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder); refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157; or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.
2. Eligible to access the export‑controlled information without a required export authorization; or
3. 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.