Strategic Sourcing Specialist III (Contract)

Crusoe•Denver, CO

1d•$45 - $55•Remote

About The Position

Crusoe is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Strategic Sourcing Specialist III to join their dynamic team. This critical role will directly support the successful execution of their innovative data center sites, power generation projects, innovation projects, and corporate teams. As a Sourcing Specialist III, you will play a vital role in sourcing and securing the necessary materials, equipment, and services for their major teams. 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 the energy transition. This is a Contract-to-Hire position. The role is 100% remote during the contract phase; however, if converted to a permanent, full-time employee, it will transition to fully on-site at their Cherry Creek location in Denver (255 Fillmore Street, Denver, CO 80206).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in direct procurement roles, such as Buyer, Capital Project Procurement, or Category Manager.
Proven experience in purchasing equipment for large-scale capital projects in the Data Center or Power Generation, such as compressor stations, gas storage facilities, mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, or construction.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated hands-on experience redlining commercial contracts by independently drafting and wordsmithing counter-language directly into the document.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Word.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industry-standard procurement software (e.g., Coupa).
Industry certifications such as CPM, CPSM, CPSD, MCIPS, APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or CTSC.
Experience with oil and gas field operations.

Responsibilities

Obtain and analyze product and price data for contract negotiations.
Conduct comparative analysis of vendor terms and/or price quotations with historical data to develop recommendations on vendor selection, terms, or prices.
Manage all types of source selections including formal, informal, and vendor screening processes.
Conduct multiple bid events including RFI’s, RFQ’s, RFP’s at once.
Prepare bid summaries to evaluate commercial proposals and provide slide deck award recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
Locate, pre-qualify, or promote potential new suppliers for services or sources of supply.
Manage suppliers awarded under contract against performance KPI’s quarterly.
Negotiate and execute a variety of agreements, including Service Orders, Master Service Agreements, Master Purchase Agreements, Consulting Agreements, EPC contracts, and more.
Experience with contract award, contract modifications, and/or subcontracts, developing, preparing, and presenting terms and conditions in bids or proposals related to the awards of contracts, and general administrative experience.
Directly author contract redlines by reviewing proposed terms, formulating original counter-arguments, and wordsmithing language into the contract.
Experience with contract administration and its associated workload and documentation.
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., Project Managers, Engineers, Legal) and external suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.
Effectively communicate with a high volume and variety of people daily.
Communicate progress and any potential challenges to relevant stakeholders.