Director, Data Center Supply Chain Procurement

Livingston, NJ / New York, NY / Sunnyvale, CA / Bellevue, WA

CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.

As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry.  

CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation. 

What You’ll Do

The Director of Data Center Supply Chain Procurement -  reports to the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and is responsible for planning, budgeting, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, critical supplier performance management, and stakeholder management for the necessary equipment and professional services categories assigned. This role will develop long-term business strategies aligned with key CoreWeave stakeholders, executives, and otherCoreWeave Procurement leaders to drive results directly linked to the business goals that contribute to CoreWeave's position as a market leader. The individual may also develop, train, mentor, coach, and manage direct reports.

Critical Data Center OFCI Equipment Planning

  • Analyze capital plans to drill down equipment and services required to establish OFCI equipment budget and rolling 12-month procurement plans accounting for and adjusting to the sales projection updates.
  • Ensure accurate cost and schedules are provided in a timely manner to the Development Program Managers in support of budget approvals and project schedule planning.
  • Provide weekly Development procurement status, progresses, and recommendations to gain support from executives to align on the business objectives.

Strategic Procurement

  • Analyze category spend management opportunities, conduct research to understand the supply market and commodity trends, deploy appropriate strategic plans, and track KPIs.
  • Categories would include, but are not limited to: Electrical, Mechanical and Construction Management, Design, Engineering, Commissioning, and Testing Professional Services.
  • Ensure CoreWeaves policies and processes are followed and continuously improve processes and systems to drive best-in-class procurement performance.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Finance leaders to ensure alignment and execution of category strategies.

Management of Data and Data Integrity

  • Management and creation of documentation, business process flows, definitions and associated training; partner with the training department to publish.
  • Continuously identify and implement strategies to improve procurement initiatives, increase speed to market, improve quality, and achieve a lower total cost of ownership
  • Understand business impacts and align with stakeholders to effectively assess risk levels, manage supply continuity, develop contingency plans, and establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk.
  • Lead ongoing category management activities within the  assigned scope of spend categories to achieve business objectives and benefit targets
  • Develop RFP packages and lead competitive sourcing events to ensure the structuring of commercial value, risk mitigation, and performance requirements are secured in a contract to protect CoreWeave's interests.
  • Support Sales revenue generator by securing competitive NRC costing for customer deals as requested
  • Construction Project Support
  • Solicit and develop construction-related contracts to support CoreWeaves projects and associated timelines
  • Monitor market supply chain conditions and anticipate needs of various projects to ensure ordering of OFCI equipment for just-in-time delivery to meet CoreWeaves timelines
  • Resolve unforeseen technical and commercial issues that arise from the assigned projects, engage with subject matter experts, and escalate as necessary to close processes utilizing approved corrective actions
  • Ensure the most up-to-date design standards are distributed to the OFCI suppliers to deliver the products as specified
  • Obtain OFCI equipment submittals to support the design, specification, and process approval for each assigned project as needed
  • Supply Chain / Logistics Management
  • Track and manage equipment inventory locations to analyze and recommend action plan to prioritize reallocation of capital assets to achieve cost avoidance when possible
  • Contract and manage OFCI equipment rigging and storage services as needed
  • Procure equipment shipping transportation services for asset transfers, identify equipment to be transferred, and coordinate delivery schedule
  • Perform receiving transactions in Workday of the OFCI equipment delivered to the sites and ensure backup documentations are attached to support audit needs
  • Stakeholder and Supplier Management
  • Develop KPIs to measure supplier performance (on-site delivery performance, cost savings, etc.)
  • Continuously evaluates supplier performance to create and lead teams to improve supplier performance as necessary
  • Ensure mutual contracted obligations are met to ensure the negotiated values are realized
  • Lead periodic business reviews (such as weekly meetings, QBRs, problem resolution, etc.)
  • Liaise with CoreWeaves Site Operations teams, Suppliers, and Finance to be the escalation point on issues that need resolutions and lead process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and maximize value
  • Travel 20% to CoreWeave sites, OEM facilities, trade conferences, and networking events to facilitate strong relationships to benefit the strategic positioning of CoreWeave and department objectives

Coordination and implementation of order process

  • Manage day-to-day administrative activities with the OFCI supply chain
  • Provide ad-hoc assistance to the Site Operations’ needs on certain equipment, parts, and services that are difficult to source.

Investing in our people is one of our top priorities, and we value candidates who can bring their diversified experiences to our teams. Here are some qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. We'd love to talk about whether this aligns with your experience and Interests and what you’re excited to work on next.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Operations, 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 in a variety of categories
  • Direct experiences in the following categories: Facility Management, Critical Electrical and Mechanical Equipment, Construction Design and Construction, and Professional Services
  • Five or more years of experience leading a team
  • Experienced in data center construction.
  • Experience in managing and leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to the organization.
  • Experience developing long-range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers, and meet internal customer requirements.
  • Demonstrated company-wide procurement leadership experience within one or more indirect categories or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
  • Experience in contract development, execution, and management
  • Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements and specifications from departments and category subject matter experts.
  • Ability to resolve conflict and solve problem
  • Applicants must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship from the company now or in the future

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $190,000-$235,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

 

What We Offer

The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:

  • 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

Our Workplace

At CoreWeave, we are committed to operating as a hybrid workplace, offering employees flexibility in how they structure their time between in-office and remote work. We recognize the significance of fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture and its positive impact on our business. Our philosophy operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling employees to tailor work-life balance to their individual preferences.

For those who do not live within 30 miles of one of our offices, we are open to considering remote work for candidates whose skills and experience strongly align with the role. While we prioritize a hybrid work environment for most roles, we understand the importance of flexibility and are open to remote work for specific positions and specialized skill sets. Onboarding is essential to your success. New employees not based out of an office will be invited to attend onboarding training at one of our hubs within their first month of employment. We continue to foster a collaborative environment by bringing teams together quarterly.

 

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