Crusoe
AI infrastructure, data center, power generation, manufacturing
StrategicSourcingSpecialist
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“Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Crusoe. Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Contract Management, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Collaboration. sourcing and securing the necessary materials, equipment, and services for our field operations. Analyze product and price data for conduct comparative analyses of vendor terms/quotes against historical data to develop recommendations”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of critical project components; contributing to the company's success in mitigating environmental impact and driving the energy transition; Manage contracted suppliers against quarterly performance KPIs
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities
safety-sensitive position, located in a safety-sensitive facility, Drug and alcohol program participation is required.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1–3 years of experience in direct procurement roles (e. g. , Buyer, Capital Project Procurement, or Category Manager), Proven experience in purchasing equipment for large-scale capital projects in the data center or power plant industry (compressor stations, substations, power generation, etc.), negotiation skills and the ability to interact and deal-make effectively, Excellent problem-solving capabilities and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.
Nice to Have
Experience with industry-standard procurement software (e. g. , Coupa), Industry certifications such as CPM, CPSM, CPSD, MCIPS, APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or CTSC, Direct experience with contracts, Statements of Work (SOW), and PO terms
What You'll Do.
sourcing and securing the necessary materials
and services for our field operations
Analyze product and price data for conduct comparative analyses of vendor terms/quotes against historical data to develop recommendations
Manage formal and informal source selection and screening processes
Conduct multiple concurrent bid events (RFIs
Prepare bid summaries and commercial award recommendations for leadership and stakeholders
and promote potential new suppliers
Manage contracted suppliers against quarterly performance KPIs
Manage vendor scorecarding through bid events
identifying and weighting risk factors before vendor recommendation
Experience with contract awards
Prepare and present terms and conditions in bids or proposals
Develop and maintain strong
long-term supplier relationships
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Project Managers, Engineers, and Legal to ensure smooth project; communicate effectively with a high volume of diverse stakeholders; Proactively communicate progress and potential challenges to relevant stakeholders
Communication Scope
negotiation skills; ability to interact and deal-make effectively; communicate effectively with a high volume of diverse stakeholders; Proactively communicate progress and potential challenges
Full Job Description
Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster. We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI. We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe. About This Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our dynamic team. This critical role will directly support the successful execution of our innovative data center, power generation, and manufacturing projects, which capture wasted natural gas from oil fields, wind, and solar energy and convert it into electricity to power advanced data centers. As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will play a vital role in sourcing and securing the necessary materials, equipment, and services for our field operations. Your expertise in procurement and contract management will be instrumental in ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of critical project components, ultimately contributing to the company's success in mitigating environmental impact and driving
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