Role Overview
Crusoe is seeking a Global Category Manager, Power for a full-time position based in Bellevue, Washington. This role suits a strategic operator who wants to lead sourcing and supplier management for data center categories.
Key Responsibilities
Design and execute global category and sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
Manage relationships with key global suppliers to verify quality standards and delivery timelines.
Negotiate international supplier contracts and commercial terms for favorable pricing.
Perform risk management across the global supply base and establish contingency plans.
Partner with cross-functional teams to plan category needs with internal and external stakeholders.
Review global spend, market shifts, and vendor performance to find cost savings.
Host Quarterly Business Reviews and performance evaluations with global suppliers.
Apply sustainability practices to procurement operations to match company environmental targets.
Track industry shifts and global market changes to sustain a competitive edge.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Around 5 to 7 or more years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience, ideally in cloud, hardware, or Data Center Infrastructure supply chains.
Demonstrated history of managing international supply chains, vendor compliance, and scaling process improvements.
Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication abilities.
Solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving talents.
Direct background executing contract negotiations, vendor qualifications, documentation, and performance oversight with global manufacturers.
Professional history collaborating with infrastructure providers, OEM/ODMs, or hyperscalers.
Nice to Have
Background managing international categories across various geographical regions.
Familiarity managing Data Center infrastructure Power categories in whitespace like RPP/Whip Cables, Busway/Tapboxes, in-rack PDUs, and PDCs.
Professional credentials including CPIM, CSCP, or CPSM.
Background involving AI or data center infrastructure supply chains.
Skills and Tools
Strategic Sourcing and Category Management
Global Supply Chain Operations
Contract Negotiation and Commercial Terms
Supplier Relationship Management
Risk Management and Contingency Planning
Spend Analysis and Cost Optimization
Salary and Benefits
Annual salary range of $140,000 to $170,000 plus bonus.
Restricted Stock Units included in job offers.
Health insurance plans covering PPO and HDHP, dental, and vision.
Employer contributions toward Health Savings Accounts.
401(k) program featuring a 100% match up to 4% of salary.
Paid Parental Leave and generous paid time off plus holidays.
Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Teladoc services and Calm app subscription.
MetLife Legal, tuition reimbursement, cell phone reimbursement, and $300 monthly commuter benefits.
About the Company
Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated AI infrastructure business that controls every layer of the stack from electrons to tokens. The enterprise tackles power bottlenecks in AI compute by taking an energy-first approach that prioritizes environmental sustainability.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official Crusoe careers page.
