Category Manager, Electrical

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Crusoe’s mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence by powering AI‐enabled, sustainable technology. In this role you will drive meaningful innovation, making a tangible impact on our data center operations and sustaining our growth in the AI revolution.

The Category Manager – Electrical is responsible for developing, executing, and managing Data Center equipment initiatives across a variety of electrical products. Your work will directly influence our ability to build and scale data center operations, requiring collaboration with strategic suppliers, finance, accounting, and construction teams.

• Category Strategy & Negotiation: Develop sourcing strategies and conduct negotiations for complex programs such as generators, switch gear, transformers, power distribution units, static transfer switches, UPS/batteries, and other electrical equipment. Perform spend analysis, create metrics, and recommend improvements.
• Supplier & Project Management: Manage equipment schedules, budgets, and costs for new data center construction. Onboard and select suppliers via cost analysis tied to RFPs, and monitor compliance with agreements.
• Process & System Optimization: Identify and implement solutions that streamline indirect sourcing and procurement work practices, including implementation strategies, responsibilities, communication plans, and timelines.
• Contract Management: Negotiate, review, and execute contractual arrangements in alignment with company policy and business objectives.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Build relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to support data center growth.
• Tactical Execution: Ensure day‑to‑day purchasing activities meet routine business needs.

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years in a similar industry or fast‑paced environment.
• Capital Budget Management: Experience managing Cap Ex budgets of $800+ million.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Adaptability: Proven success in dynamic, fast‑paced settings.
• Multitasking: Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

• Industry competitive pay
• Restricted Stock Units in a fast‑growing, well‑funded technology company
• Health insurance options (HDHP and PPO), vision, dental for you and dependents
• Employer contributions to HSA accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
• Teladoc
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% of salary
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Subscription to the Calm app
• Met Life Legal
• Company‑paid commuter benefit ($300 per month)

Base salary range: $107,000 – $130,000 plus bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.