Director, Data Center Supply Chain Procurement

Summary

Join CoreWeave, a leading AI hyperscaler, as the Director of Data Center Supply Chain Procurement! Reporting to the SVP of Supply Chain, you will be responsible for planning, budgeting, and strategic sourcing of critical data center equipment and services. This role requires strong leadership skills, experience in global supply chain management, and a proven track record of success in procurement. You will develop and implement strategies to optimize costs, improve efficiency, and mitigate risks. CoreWeave offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Operations, or Finance, or certificate in Construction Management
• Seven to ten years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Project Management
• Five or more years of direct experience in global supply chain management, project management, category management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and vendor management
• Direct experience in Facility Management, Critical Electrical and Mechanical Equipment, Construction Design and Construction, and Professional Services
• Five or more years of experience leading a team
• Experience in data center construction
• Experience managing and leading change initiatives
• Experience developing long-range sourcing plans
• Demonstrated company-wide procurement leadership experience
• Experience in contract development, execution, and management
• Skill in building relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to resolve conflict and solve problems

Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, and manage strategic sourcing for data center equipment and professional services
• Analyze capital plans to determine equipment and service needs and create budgets and procurement plans
• Ensure accurate cost and schedule information is provided to Development Program Managers
• Provide weekly procurement status updates and recommendations to executives
• Analyze category spend, research supply markets, and develop strategic procurement plans
• Ensure CoreWeave policies and processes are followed and continuously improve them
• Collaborate with Engineering and Finance leaders to align and execute category strategies
• Manage and create documentation, business process flows, and training materials
• Identify and implement strategies to improve procurement initiatives, increase speed to market, improve quality, and lower total cost of ownership
• Assess risk levels, manage supply continuity, develop contingency plans, and establish risk management strategies
• Lead category management activities to achieve business objectives and benefit targets
• Develop RFP packages and lead competitive sourcing events
• Support sales by securing competitive NRC costing for customer deals
• Solicit and develop construction-related contracts
• Monitor market supply chain conditions and anticipate project needs
• Resolve technical and commercial issues, engage subject matter experts, and escalate as needed
• Ensure up-to-date design standards are distributed to suppliers
• Obtain OFCI equipment submittals to support design, specification, and process approval
• Track and manage equipment inventory locations and recommend reallocation plans
• Contract and manage OFCI equipment rigging and storage services
• Procure equipment shipping transportation services and coordinate delivery schedules
• Perform receiving transactions in Workday and ensure proper documentation
• Develop KPIs to measure supplier performance
• Evaluate supplier performance and lead improvement initiatives
• Ensure mutual contracted obligations are met
• Lead periodic business reviews
• Liaise with Site Operations, Suppliers, and Finance to resolve issues and lead process improvements
• Travel 20% to CoreWeave sites, OEM facilities, and events
• Coordinate and implement the order process
• Manage day-to-day administrative activities
• Provide ad-hoc assistance to Site Operations

Preferred Qualifications

Experienced in managing and leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to the organization

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility between in-office and remote work
• Remote work considered for candidates outside 30 miles of an office, depending on skills and experience