Technical Sourcing Manager, Storage and Components

About the role

Join our dynamic Global Supplier Management and Technical Sourcing team, where you'll 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.

Responsibilities

• Commercial lead for critical components for AI hardware systems and products powering our cutting-edge data center deployments.
• Spearhead strategic sourcing initiatives, build robust supplier relationships, and ensure supply chain resilience by developing diverse sourcing options.
• Navigate the hardware landscape, lead complex negotiations, and collaborate with engineering teams to shape business and technology roadmaps.
• Optimize the total cost of ownership for our rapidly expanding global infrastructure.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the supplier selection process for new platforms and components, secure favorable agreements, and continuously assess supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and technology alignment.
• 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 NPI to mass production ensuring continuity of supply.
• Propose and implement innovative supply chain enhancements to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Requirements

• 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 experience in high-tech commodity management 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strategic sourcing leadership.
• Market intelligence and competitive analysis.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Negotiation and contract management.
• Contract lifecycle management.
• New product introduction (NPI) & production support.
• Supply chain optimization.

Benefits

• 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.
• We offer a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 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, California Applicants California Consumer Privacy Act, 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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Not specified.