Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Compute

What You'll Be Working On

BOM and Hardware Sourcing Execution

• Support BOM planning, hardware requisitions, and procurement execution for GPU and CPU server deployments across all Crusoe data centers
• Partner with deployment engineering and cloud operations teams

Global Supplier Coordination

• Serve as a key point of contact for global Compute suppliers (OEMs, ODMs, and component vendors)
• Drive timely responses on quotes, lead times, and shipment status

RFQ and Quote Management

• Lead RFQ cycles for compute hardware in partnership with the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
• Perform quote analysis, supplier comparison, and recommendation packages

Purchase Order Lifecycle

• Own end-to-end PO creation, change orders, invoice reconciliation, and payment follow-up in Coupa for the Compute category

Supplier Onboarding and Compliance

• Drive supplier onboarding, NDA coordination, and vendor compliance documentation for new and existing Compute suppliers

DCIM and Asset Accuracy

• Maintain accurate hardware tracking in NetBox/DCIM systems for deployments
• Ensure data integrity across procurement and asset records

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Deployment, Cloud Operations, Finance, Legal, and Logistics to unblock procurement issues and keep deployments on schedule

Urgent Deployment Support

• Provide rapid-response procurement support for critical data center deployments, including expedites and emergency sourcing

Reporting and Visibility

• Prepare procurement status reports, PO trackers, and supplier performance updates for the Compute leadership team

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement workflow improvements across procurement operations
• Focus on automation opportunities using modern tools

What You'll Bring to the Team

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or hardware deployment operations, preferably for data center, cloud, or hardware supply chains

Hardware Fluency

• Strong working knowledge of compute server hardware (GPU servers, CPU servers, components)
• Ability to read BOMs, specs, and vendor quotes at the component level

Procurement Operations

• Hands-on experience with Coupa or a comparable ERP/procurement platform
• Experience with PO management, supplier onboarding, and invoice reconciliation

DCIM / Asset Tracking

• Working experience with NetBox, ServiceNow, or similar DCIM/asset management tools

Vendor Coordination

• Track record of managing OEM, ODM, distributor, or VAR relationships at an operational level

Communication

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively across time zones with a globally distributed team

Process Orientation

• Highly organized with a track record of building or improving procurement and operations workflows

Bonus Points

• Hands-on experience with HPE, Dell, Supermicro, or major ODMs (Quanta, Wiwynn, Foxconn, Inventec, Hon Hai)
• Experience supporting GPU server programs (NVIDIA H100/H200/B200/GB200 generations or equivalent)
• Automation and scripting exposure (Python, SQL, Power Automate, or comparable)
• Active use of modern AI tools (Claude, Gemini, Copilot, NotebookLM) for procurement workflows, vendor communication, or analysis
• Prior experience in a hyperscaler, cloud, or large-scale data center procurement environment
• Familiarity with international import/export, customs, and trade compliance for hardware (US, EU, APAC)