Crusoe-posted 2 months ago
$130,000 - $157,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Sunnyvale, CA

The Category Manager - Electrical is responsible for developing, executing, and managing Data Center equipment initiatives for a variety of direct and indirect electrical products. This role will have a direct and immediate impact on our ability to build and scale our data center operations. This position requires collaboration with strategic suppliers, finance, accounting, and construction teams.

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies, including negotiations for complex programs such as Generators, Switchgear, Pad Mounted Transformers, Power Distribution units, Static Transfer Switches, UPS/Batteries, and other Electrical equipment.
  • Conduct a thorough spend analysis, develop methodology and metrics tools to track progress and make recommendations on improvements.
  • Provide strategic guidance, understanding the Total Cost of Ownership to support sourcing decisions.
  • Manage equipment schedules, budgets, and costs to support new, large Data Center construction activities.
  • Drive integration and development of new and existing suppliers to ensure collaboration and ease of doing business.
  • Lead supplier onboarding and selections based on cost analysis/lead time tied to an RFP.
  • Monitor compliance against supplier agreements related to speed, scope, and schedule.
  • Identify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimize indirect sourcing and procurement work practices.
  • Develop implementation strategies, responsibility assignments, communications plans, and timelines.
  • Negotiate, review, and execute implementation of contractual arrangements per company policy and business objectives.
  • Build relationships with key suppliers and key stakeholders to support our Data Center growth.
  • Ensure tactical execution of purchasing activities to meet routine business needs.
  • At least 5+ years of experience, ideally in a similar industry or fast-paced environment.
  • Experience managing similar-sized Capex budgets (+$800 hundreds of millions).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Proven track record of success in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while supporting key stakeholders, and completing assigned tasks within deadlines.
  • Ability to travel 30% of the time.
  • Industry competitive pay
  • Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
  • Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
  • Employer contributions to HSA accounts
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Teladoc
  • 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Subscription to the Calm app
  • MetLife Legal
  • Company paid commuter benefit; $200 per month
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