Global Category Manager, Cooling

Crusoe • Seattle, WA

2d • $140,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Crusoe is seeking a strategic and results-driven Global Category Manager, Cooling to lead category strategy, sourcing, and supplier management across Crusoe Cloud’s data center categories. This role is critical for driving cost efficiency, supply resiliency, and partnerships across regions, directly contributing to the overall success of Crusoe's expansion. We are looking for a strong operator and strategic thinker who can serve as the single-threaded leader for global category strategy, bringing a strong background in global sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and cross-functional leadership. This is a full-time position with flexibility to be based in Bellevue (WA).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, International Trade, or a related field.
• Approximately 5-7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, preferably for Data Center Infrastructure, Cloud, or Hardware supply chains.
• Proven track record of managing global supply chains, complex supplier relationships, ensuring vendor compliance, and implementing process improvements at scale.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Proven experience working with global manufacturers and suppliers, owning contract negotiation, supplier qualification, documentation, and performance management.
• Background working with hyperscalers, OEM/ODMs, or infrastructure providers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing global categories across multiple regions or geographies.
• Experience managing Data Center infrastructure Cooling categories including CRAHs, Fan Walls, In-Row and/or In-Rack CDUs, and TCS/TCP Piping
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM.
• Experience with AI/data center infrastructure supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing and category strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and consistently aligned with company objectives.
• Evaluate, develop, and actively manage relationships with key global suppliers, ensuring they consistently meet Crusoe's quality standards and critical delivery deadlines.
• Lead negotiation of global supplier contracts and commercial terms to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive risk management across the global supply base, including proactive contingency planning to ensure business continuity.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate activities with internal and external stakeholders to accurately plan for category needs across the business.
• Analyze global spend, market conditions, and supplier performance to identify cost savings opportunities and negotiation leverage.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and ongoing performance reviews with strategic global suppliers.
• Implement and champion sustainability practices in procurement and sourcing operations, ensuring alignment with Crusoe's environmental goals.
• Stay current with industry trends, global market conditions, and category innovations to maintain Crusoe's competitive edge.

Benefits

• Opportunity for career growth in a high-impact organization and industry.
• 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 benefits; $300 per month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level