Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Compute

The role

This person will manage BOM planning, hardware requisitions, and procurement execution for GPU and CPU server deployments. They will coordinate with global suppliers and manage the end-to-end purchase order lifecycle.

What you will do

• Support BOM planning, hardware requisitions, and procurement execution for GPU and CPU server deployments
• Serve as a key point of contact for global Compute suppliers
• Lead RFQ cycles for compute hardware
• Own end-to-end PO creation, change orders, invoice reconciliation, and payment follow-up in Coupa
• Drive supplier onboarding, NDA coordination, and vendor compliance documentation
• Maintain accurate hardware tracking in NetBox/DCIM systems
• Partner with Deployment, Cloud Operations, Finance, Legal, and Logistics to unblock procurement issues
• Provide rapid-response procurement support for critical data center deployments
• Prepare procurement status reports, PO trackers, and supplier performance updates
• Identify and implement workflow improvements across procurement operations

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or hardware deployment operations
• Strong working knowledge of compute server hardware (GPU servers, CPU servers, components)
• Ability to read BOMs, specs, and vendor quotes at the component level
• Hands-on experience with Coupa or a comparable ERP/procurement platform
• Working experience with NetBox, ServiceNow, or similar DCIM/asset management tools
• Track record of managing OEM, ODM, distributor, or VAR relationships at an operational level
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with a track record of building or improving procurement and operations workflows
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Authorized to work in Ireland, or eligible for Crusoe-sponsored relocation and work authorization

Nice to have

• 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)
• 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 compensation and equity packages
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary

Before you apply

• Must be able to pass a background check
• Authorized to work in Ireland, or eligible for Crusoe-sponsored relocation and work authorization

About the company

Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that owns and operates each layer of the stack to power AI workloads. They use an energy-first approach to build AI infrastructure.