Crusoe · 3 months ago
Category Manager - Mechanical
San Francisco, CA - US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$130K/yr - $157K/yr
3+ years expCrusoe is focused on accelerating the abundance of energy and intelligence through sustainable technology. The Category Manager - Mechanical will develop and manage Data Center equipment initiatives, ensuring effective supplier relationships and compliance to optimize operations.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterEnergyEnergy ManagementOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Responsible for developing, executing, and managing Data Center equipment initiatives for a variety of direct and indirect mechanical products
Responsible for negotiating and supporting complex programs for Chillers, CRAH’s, Fan Walls, CDU’s and other Electrical equipment as needed
Manage equipment schedules, budgets and cost to support large new 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 a RFP
Provide strategic guidance, understanding the Total Cost of Ownership to support sourcing decisions
Develop implementation strategy, responsibility assignments, communications plans, and timelines
Lead implementation efforts and activities for mechanical equipment categories with critical impacts to business and internal customers
Monitor compliance against supplier agreements related to speed, scope and schedule
Conduct a thorough spend analysis, develop methodology and metrics tools to track progress and make recommendations on improvements
Negotiate, review, and execute implementation of contractual arrangements per company policy and business objectives
Identify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimizes indirect sourcing and procurement work practices
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
Collaborate with strategic suppliers, finance, accounting and construction teams
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of experience, ideally in a similar industry or fast paced environment
Ability to travel 20% of the time
Based in San Francisco, CA, Sunnyvale, CA, Seattle, WA or Denver, CO with the ability to work in an office multiple times a week
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing similar-sized Capex budgets (+$100hundreds millions)
Proven track record of success in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while supporting key stakeholders. Ability to get things done while completing assigned tasks within deadlines
Bachelors degree
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; $300 per month
Company
Crusoe
Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that builds and operates data centers powered by energy sources.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (2)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.9BKey Investors
Victory Park CapitalBrookfield Asset ManagementUpper90
2025-12-19Secondary Market
2025-10-23Series E· $1.4B
2025-08-25Debt Financing· $175M
Leadership Team
Chase Lochmiller
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Cully Cavness
Co-Founder, President and Chief Strategy Officer
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