# Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Compute
**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** Denver, CO
**Salary:** $105K-$125K
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Coupa, Netbox, Servicenow, Bom Management, Rfq Execution, Po Management, Gpu Servers, Cpu Servers, Oem Coordination, Odm Coordination, Python, SQL, Power Automate
**Posted:** 2026-06-26
> Hands-on sourcing specialist managing GPU/CPU server procurement, BOMs, RFQs, POs in Coupa, and supplier coordination for global data center deployments. Requires 5+ years procurement experience and hardware fluency.
## Job Description
## 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, partnering 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), driving 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, including 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 and 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, with particular 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) and 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, including 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, with the 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.

**Compliance:** Must be able to pass a background check.

**Authorization:** Authorized to work in Ireland, or eligible for Crusoe-sponsored relocation and work authorization.

## 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).

## Benefits

- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Industry competitive pay
- Retirement benefits
- Healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subscription to Calm App

**Compensation Range:** $105,000 - $125,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers.
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