Strategic Sourcing - Data Center Infrastructure Equipment and Integration

CoreWeave•Washington, DC

1d•$122,000 - $179,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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.
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
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
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
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