CoreWeave · 1 day ago
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Global Network Acquisition
Livingston, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$161K/yr - $237K/yr
10+ years expCoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™, delivering a platform of technology and tools for innovators. The Strategic Sourcing Manager – Network Infrastructure & Fiber Connectivity will own category strategy, supplier selection, and commercial execution for CoreWeave’s external network connectivity, leading negotiations and ensuring alignment with aggressive deployment schedules.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies for dark fiber, lit fiber, wavelengths, carrier services, IX connectivity, and OSP construction services
Translate network expansion plans and capacity forecasts into sourcing and budget plans
Provide cost, schedule, and risk inputs to Network Architecture, Infrastructure, and Program teams
Lead RFPs, negotiations, and contract awards with ISPs, carriers, utilities, and fiber providers (e.g., dark fiber IRUs, leases, lit services)
Experience negotiating and managing commercial relationships with Tier 1 and regional fiber providers (e.g., Zayo, Lumen, AT&T, Verizon, Comcast, and others)
Negotiate commercial terms including pricing, SLAs, build timelines, capacity rights, renewal structures, and performance remedies
Ensure sourcing strategies align with CoreWeave’s network architecture standards, security requirements, and long-term growth plans
Ability to work with KMZs, GIS tools, and route maps to validate fiber paths, diversity, splice points, and rights-of-way during network acquisition and delivery planning
Partner with Network Engineering to translate technical requirements (routes, diversity, latency, fiber type, splice/access points) into executable sourcing packages
Support delivery of fiber builds, carrier turn-ups, and interconnect deployments across multiple metros
Track milestones across design, permitting, construction, testing, and service acceptance
Establish and manage supplier KPIs covering delivery, availability, resiliency, cost, and responsiveness
Lead supplier performance reviews and remediation plans
Assess market conditions, right-of-way risks, construction constraints, and carrier capacity limitations
Maintain sourcing documentation, contracts, and audit-ready records
Improve sourcing processes to increase speed, resiliency, and total cost of ownership
Support internal governance reviews and executive decision-making
Resolve technical or commercial issues in collaboration with Network Eng., Construction, and Legal
Support expansion into new markets by securing early fiber access and scalable connectivity
Support troubleshooting of fiber outages, service interruptions, and capacity constraints by coordinating with carriers, Network Engineering, and Operations teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Telecom., Business, Operations, or related field
10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, network infrastructure, or carrier services
Direct experience sourcing or managing dark fiber, lit fiber, wavelengths, or telecom network services
Experience negotiating contracts with ISPs, carriers, or network infrastructure providers
Experience translating technical network requirements into commercial sourcing outcomes
Proven ability to manage multi-region projects across design, construction, and network engineering
Experience supporting data centers, cloud infrastructure, telecom, or hyperscale environments
Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to ~30%
Authorization to work without current or future sponsorship requirements
Preferred
Experience supporting hyperscale, AI, or cloud infrastructure deployments
Familiarity with OSP fiber construction, colocation interconnects, or ecosystems
Experience operating in global or multi-metro network environments
Familiarity with ERP, contract lifecycle management, and sourcing tools
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
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
Company
CoreWeave
CoreWeave is a cloud-based AI infrastructure company offering GPU cloud services to simplify AI and machine learning workloads.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$23.37BKey Investors
Jane Street CapitalStack CapitalCoatue
2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $2.54B
2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-08-20Post Ipo Secondary
Leadership Team
Michael Intrator
Chief Executive Officer
Nitin Agrawal
Chief Financial Officer
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