Director, Data Center Supply Chain Procurement

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.  

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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
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