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Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing

CrusoeArvada, CO - USManufacturing (MFG)
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Salary
$155K - $185K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
19 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing position at Crusoe directs the end-to-end sourcing operations from the Arvada, Colorado office for a vertically integrated AI infrastructure organization. This full-time leadership role suits an experienced supply chain professional who excels at building scalable procurement frameworks and coaching high-performing teams within an industrial environment.

Role Overview

In this leadership position, the professional manages the strategic sourcing function as a unified ecosystem instead of separated commodity areas. Responsibilities include building the sourcing team, defining negotiation governance, creating rigorous process standards, and overseeing consolidated cross-category risk management. The individual ensures that all category manager outputs align directly with company objectives, maintaining high standards of quality and defensibility across all commercial engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Build, coach, and evaluate the Category Manager team while implementing structured professional development initiatives.
Maintain a comprehensive portfolio-wide risk register to track single-source exposures, lead-time bottlenecks, and supplier financial stability.
Design and refine core sourcing playbooks, including RFI, RFQ, AVL qualification workflows, Kraljic category frameworks, and supplier scorecards.
Establish contract sign-off thresholds, escalation routes, and redline standards while mentoring staff on complex commercial agreements.
Allocate department bandwidth effectively to match sourcing projects with critical business demands and tight deadlines.
Maintain clear operational boundaries between strategic sourcing and material planning functions.
Present synthesized category strategies, savings metrics, and supply constraints during executive reporting and monthly S&OP reconciliations.

Requirements

Possesses 8 to 12+ years of dedicated professional experience in strategic sourcing or category management.
Includes direct experience managing people within a procurement or sourcing team in manufacturing, industrial hardware, or electrical equipment sectors.
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or has equivalent practical experience.
Demonstrates a proven history of designing, implementing, and scaling sourcing governance and playbooks from inception.
Possesses deep expertise in contract negotiations, including liability caps, force majeure, and delivery commitments.
Displays strong financial acumen and fluency in portfolio risk management and category segmentation models.

Nice to Have

Holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or an advanced degree.
Brings background scaling sourcing operations in high-tech infrastructure, power systems, data centers, or modular manufacturing.
Possesses hands-on enterprise resource planning experience with Acumatica or similar systems.
Holds professional certifications such as the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).

Skills and Tools

Strategic sourcing and category management leadership
Contract negotiation governance and redline standards
Portfolio risk management and Kraljic matrix segmentation
Supply chain process standardization and playbook design
Executive reporting and S&OP representation
ERP systems like Acumatica

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary ranging from $155,000 to $185,000 in USD
Restricted Stock Units included in all employment offers
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with employer HSA contributions
401(k) retirement plan featuring a company match up to 4% of salary
Paid time off, paid holidays, leave programs, and paid parental leave
Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Professional development funds and tuition reimbursement
Wellness support, mental health programs, and daily meals allowance
Commuter benefits, cell phone stipend, and volunteer time off

About the Company

Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated AI infrastructure enterprise with a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. The organization manages every layer of the computing stack from electrons to tokens, utilizing an energy-first approach to power major AI workloads while solving critical power bottlenecks in the industry.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the full job details and submit their application directly on the official Crusoe careers page.

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing role?

The position offers an annual base salary range between $155,000 and $185,000, determined by qualifications, education, experience, and internal equity, alongside Restricted Stock Units.

Where is this job located?

This full-time position is based out of Arvada, Colorado.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

Candidates must have 8 to 12+ years of dedicated experience in strategic sourcing or category management, including direct people management background.

What educational background is needed?

A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is required, though equivalent practical experience is also accepted.

What benefits are provided with this position?

Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, RSUs, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, wellness support, and daily meal allowances.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Crusoe careers page.

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