Category Manager, Electrical

Crusoe Energy • Denver, CO

76d • $157,000 - $190,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to travel 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree