Procurement Operations & MEP Delivery Manager – Data Center Infrastructure

Procurement Operations & MEP Delivery Manager – Data Center Infrastructure

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Core Weave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, Core Weave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, Core Weave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, Core Weave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025.

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The Procurement Operations & MEP Delivery function sits at the center of Core Weave’s OFCI supply chain, ensuring critical mechanical, electrical, and power infrastructure is delivered safely, on time, and to specification across a rapidly scaling global data center portfolio. The team partners closely with Strategic Sourcing, PMO, Engineering, Finance, and site teams to drive execution excellence and manage risk across long‑lead, high‑value equipment.

• Partner with sourcing teams on supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance reviews.
• Develop risk and metrics driven frameworks covering financial, commercial, reputational, and operational exposure.
• Lead supplier improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to Core Weave’s standards.

• Oversee execution from PO issuance through equipment delivery, ensuring alignment to schedule and budget.
• Manage escalations post-contract, addressing manufacturing, logistics, and installation readiness challenges.
• Maintain visibility on deliverables and provide executive reporting to enable rapid decision‑making.

• Maintain the accuracy of the Procurement Tracking Matrix (PTM). Ensure every PO, change order, and delivery date is reflected in real‑time within the ERP/Project Management systems.
• Utilize AI‑powered tools and automated dashboards to provide weekly "At‑Risk" reports to the PMO Manager, highlighting potential schedule slips before they impact the critical path.
• Track and report on specific MEP supplier KPIs, including On‑Time Delivery (OTD) and First‑Pass Quality upon site receipt.

• Resolve daily operational roadblocks—such as shipping damage, missing components, or documentation gaps—without compromising project timelines.
• Enforce the use of the PMO Playbook across all project sites, ensuring a consistent approach to receipting, inspection (FAT/SAT), and warranty activation.
• Review and validate supplier milestone invoices against physical progress to ensure Finance only pays for verified work/delivery.

• Provide after‑sales support to sites, ensuring warranty, maintenance, and service obligations are fulfilled.
• Coordinate spare parts, service contracts, and supplier accountability for ongoing performance.
• Facilitate "Field‑to‑Procurement" feedback loops to ensure lessons learned regarding equipment quality or shipping methods are fed back into future RFPs.

The Procurement Operations & MEP Delivery Manager owns end‑to‑end execution from purchase order issuance through equipment delivery, installation readiness, and after‑sales support. This role is accountable for supplier performance, data integrity, and issue resolution across multi‑million‑dollar MEP assets. You will establish repeatable processes, enforce governance standards, and act as the operational first line of defense against schedule, cost, and quality risk.

Success in this role requires strong supplier engagement, disciplined execution, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑moving, high‑stakes environment.

• 7–10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations supporting large‑scale infrastructure, industrial, or data center projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing long‑lead MEP equipment (e.g., generators, switch gear, chillers, transformers).
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