Strategic Sourcing - Data Center Infrastructure Equipment and Integration

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.

Responsibilities

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