Procurement Operations Specialist

Crusoe is building the World’s Favorite AI-first Cloud infrastructure company. We’re pioneering vertically integrated, purpose-built AI infrastructure solutions trusted by Fortune 500 companies to power their most advanced AI applications. Crusoe is redefining AI cloud infrastructure, with a mission to align the future of computing with the future of the climate. Our AI platform is recognized as the "gold standard" for reliability and performance. Our data centers are optimized for AI workloads and are powered by clean, renewable energy.

Be part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

About This Role:

Join our dynamic team as a Strategic Sourcing Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless procurement of mission-critical hardware, cloud-related materials, and services. You'll be the linchpin between our Cloud Network Engineering and Corporate Departments, managing complex strategies and awards, tracking orders, and expediting major projects from requisition to delivery. Your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and success of our Cloud and AI infrastructure deployments, both domestically and internationally. We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who can analyze quotations, recommend supplier awards, and manage vendor relationships effectively. This is a full-time position based in San Francisco, requiring in-office presence.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Order Management & Tracking: Meticulously track mission-critical orders, ensuring adherence to delivery dates and promptly reporting any potential delays or issues.

• Supplier Collaboration & Resolution: Manage supplier relationships, collaborating with internal stakeholders to resolve quality, service, and delivery challenges.

• Purchase Order Processing: Efficiently process requisitions into purchase orders, maintaining accurate status updates within the sourcing management system.

• Contract & Compliance Oversight: Ensure supplier and contract compliance with terms, conditions, and insurance requirements.

• Supplier Sourcing & Qualification: Identify, qualify, and promote potential new sources of supply as needed.

• Performance Coordination: Coordinate activities with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate supplier performance.

• Catalog Management: Develop and manage supplier catalogs within Crusoe’s Coupa (ERP) system.

• Inventory & Asset Support: Assist with inventory and asset management processes.

• Team Support & Mentorship: Mentor, support, and provide backup for team members as necessary.

• Additional Duties: Perform other assigned duties to support the strategic sourcing function.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Acquisitions Management, or equivalent experience.

• Procurement Expertise: Minimum 5+ years of experience in expediting, project procurement coordination, procurement specialization, or buying.

• Data Center & Component Knowledge: Proven experience in Data Center, Server Component Purchasing, and Commodity Sourcing.

• International Vendor Experience: Experience working with OEMs/Vendors in China.

• Supply Chain Management: Demonstrated ability to manage SIOP (Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning) and optimize complex supply chain environments.

• Strategic Sourcing Understanding: Understanding of strategic sourcing in discrete part assembly environments.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and implement effective action plans.

• Office Presence: Must be able to work in the office in San Fransisco, CA.

Bonus Points:

• Industry certifications in procurement or supply chain management.

• Experience with Cloud, IT, Software, Network Engineering, or Corporate SaaS/EULA environments.

• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems, particularly Coupa.

• Experience with international procurement and logistics.

• Experience with inventory control and asset management.

Benefits:

• Industry competitive pay

• In-office work schedule 

• 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; $100 per pay period

Compensation:

Compensation will be paid in the range of $85,000 - $95,000. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.