16 Oct
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CoreWeave
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Calgary
Core Weave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, Core Weave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, Core Weave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, Core Weave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at What You’ll Do The Strategic Sourcing team is responsible for building and scaling Core Weave’s global supplier ecosystem to support rapid data center growth. The team partners closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Construction, and Sales to ensure OFCI equipment and professional services are sourced competitively, reliably, and at scale across Core Weave’s expanding portfolio.Category Strategy & Planning Develop and execute category strategies for assigned OFCI equipment and professional servicesTranslate capital plans and sales forecasts into rolling 12-month sourcing and budget plansProvide accurate cost, schedule, and risk inputs to Development and Program teamsStrategic Sourcing & Commercial Execution Lead RFPs, negotiations, and contract awards to secure commercial value, risk mitigation, and performance commitmentsSupport sales by providing competitive NRC pricing for customer deals as requiredEnsure sourcing strategies align with Core Weave policies, standards, and long-term business objectivesOwn procurement and delivery oversight for data center fit-out categories, including mechanical and electrical infrastructure such as HACs, CACs, RPPs, power distribution, cooling systems, controls, fire/life safety, and low-voltage systems, ensuring alignment with design standards, project schedules, cost targets, and supplier performance expectationsSupplier Performance & Risk Management Establish and track supplier KPIs (cost, delivery, quality, capacity, responsiveness)Lead supplier performance improvement initiatives and periodic business reviewsAssess market conditions and develop contingency plans to mitigate supply and capacity riskData, Governance & Process Excellence Maintain sourcing documentation, business process flows, and training materialsContinuously improve sourcing processes to increase speed, quality, and total cost of ownership outcomesPartner with stakeholders to assess business impacts and manage sourcing-related risksConstruction & Project Support Support construction teams by sourcing OFCI equipment and construction-related services aligned to project schedulesResolve technical or commercial sourcing issues in collaboration with engineering and project teamsEnsure suppliers receive and execute against the latest design standards and specificationsSupply Chain & Logistics Coordination Track equipment inventory and recommend redeployment to avoid unnecessary capital spendProcure and manage logistics, storage, rigging, and transportation services as requiredSupport receiving transactions and documentation within Workday for audit complianceAbout The Role The Strategic Sourcing Manager owns category strategy, supplier selection, and commercial execution for critical data center infrastructure and services. This role is responsible for translating capital plans and demand signals into executable sourcing strategies that balance cost, risk, capacity, and speed. You will lead competitive sourcing events, manage supplier performance, and partner cross-functionally to ensure Core Weave secures the right partners to meet aggressive growth timelines. The role may include mentoring or managing team members as the organization scales.Who You Are Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, Operations, or Construction Management7–10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or project deliveryDirect experience sourcing critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure or related servicesDemonstrated experience leading sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier managementProven ability to develop long-range category strategies and manage complex stakeholder requirementsExperience working in data center, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure environmentsValid drivers licence and ability to travel up to ~30% to sites, suppliers, and industry eventsAuthorization to work without current or future sponsorship requirementsPreferred Experience supporting hyperscale or AI-focused data center deploymentsFamiliarity with ERP systems and digital procurement workflowsExperience operating in global or multi-region supply chainsWondering if you’re a good fit? We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk.You love to own strategy and execution—structuring sourcing events, negotiating outcomes, building scalable supplier partnerships, and tinkering with systems to understand how they work and fix issues before they escape.You’re curious about global supply markets, capacity constraints, and how procurement and supply chain operations scale in hyper-growth environments. You see learning as a continuous journey and are energized by doing new things rather than settling for “good enough.”You’re an expert in applying systems thinking to complex,
cross-functional challenges—translating technical and commercial requirements into executable sourcing strategies that connect suppliers, data, and execution to deliver predictable, measurable business outcomes.Why Core Weave? About Be Curious at Your CoreAct Like an OwnerEmpower EmployeesDeliver Best-in-Class Client ExperiencesAchieve More TogetherWe support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop creative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!The base salary range for this role is $85,000 to $115,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. 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).To fulfil our obligation to protect client data, successful applicants offered employment with Core Weave will be required to complete a basic criminal record check, conducted in compliance with GDPR. Employment offers are conditional upon receiving satisfactory check results.Core Weave offers competitive salary and benefits.Core Weave 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.Core Weave does not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of Core Weave and your Terms & Conditions associated with the use of CVs will be considered null and void.Any unsolicited CVs sent by your company to us – that is to say, in any situation where we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy – will be considered by us to be a “free gift”, leaving us liable for no fees whatsoever should we choose to contact the candidate directly and engage the candidate’s services, and will in no way establish any prior claim by your company to representation of that candidate should the candidate’s details also be submitted by any other party.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Strategic Sourcing - Data Center Infrastructure Equipment And Integration (Calgary)
🏢 CoreWeave
📍 Calgary