Strategic Sourcing Manager - Global Network Acquisition
About the role
The Strategic Sourcing team is responsible for building and scaling CoreWeave’s global supplier ecosystem to support rapid data center and network expansion. This role partners closely with Network Engineering, Data Center Development, Construction, Finance, Legal, and Program Management to ensure dark fiber, lit services, colocation interconnects, and carrier services are sourced competitively, reviewed, and managed at scale across CoreWeave’s footprint.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies for dark fiber, lit fiber, wavelengths, carrier services, IX connectivity, and OSP construction services
Translate network expansion plans and capacity forecasts into sourcing and budget plans
Manage, review and score suppliers, SLA’s and related credits review invoicing and approve
Provide cost, schedule, and risk inputs to Network Architecture, Infrastructure, and Program teams
Lead RFPs, negotiations, and contract awards with ISPs, carriers, utilities, and fiber providers (e.g., dark fiber IRUs, leases, lit services)
Experience negotiating and managing commercial relationships with Tier 1 and regional fiber providers (e.g., Zayo, Lumen, AT&T, Verizon, Comcast, and others)
Negotiate commercial terms including pricing, SLAs, build timelines, capacity rights, renewal structures, and performance remedies
Ensure sourcing strategies align with CoreWeave’s network architecture standards, security requirements, and long-term growth plans
Integrate technical requirements into commercial sourcing outcomes
Resolve technical or commercial issues in collaboration with Network Eng., Construction, and Legal
Support expansion into new markets by securing early fiber access and scalable connectivity
Support troubleshooting of fiber outages, service interruptions, and capacity constraints by coordinating with carriers, Network Engineering, and Operations teams
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Telecom., Business, Operations, or related field
10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, network infrastructure, or carrier services
Direct experience sourcing or managing dark fiber, lit fiber, wavelengths, or telecom network services
Experience negotiating contracts with ISPs, carriers, or network infrastructure providers
Proven ability to manage multi-region projects across design, construction, and network engineering
Familiarity with OSP fiber construction, colocation interconnects, or ecosystems
Familiarity with ERP, contract lifecycle management, and sourcing tools
Qualifications
Curiosity about global supply markets, capacity constraints, and how procurement and supply chain operations scale in hyper-growth environments
Expertise in applying systems thinking to complex, cross-functional challenges
Ability to work with KMZs, GIS tools, and route maps to validate fiber paths, diversity, splice points, and rights-of-way during network acquisition and delivery planning
Experience supporting data centers, cloud infrastructure, telecom, or hyperscale environments
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to ~30%
Skills
Strategic thinking and execution
Commercial negotiation and relationship management
Technical sourcing and supplier management
Project management and delivery
Supplier performance management and risk assessment
Data analysis and governance
Collaboration and communication
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
Voluntary supplemental life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
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
Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
A casual work environment
A work culture focused on innovative disruption
Pay
The base salary range for this role is $134,000 to $179,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
Schedule
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).