# Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Compute
**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Salary:** $120K-$145K
**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, Dcim, ERP Systems
**Posted:** 2026-06-26
> Hands-on sourcing specialist managing GPU/CPU server procurement, BOM execution, RFQ cycles, and Coupa PO operations 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)

## 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:** $120,000 - $145,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers.
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