Strategic Sourcing Specialist III (Contract)

Job description

Crusoe is on a mission *to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence*. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster. We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI. We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe. We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Strategic Sourcing Specialist III to join our dynamic team. This critical role will directly support the successful execution of our 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 our 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. **Please note that 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 our Cherry Creek location in Denver (255 Fillmore Street, Denver, CO 80206)** **What You’ll Be Working On:** - Supplier Engagement: Demonstrated skill in obtaining and analyzing product and price data for contract negotiations and conducting 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. - Proposal Evaluation: 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. - Supplier Identification: Locate, pre-qualify, or promote potential new suppliers for services or sources of supply. Manage suppliers awarded under contract against performance KPI’s quarterly. - Contract Negotiation: 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. - Contract Redlining & Drafting: Directly author contract redlines by reviewing proposed terms, formulating original counter-arguments, and wordsmithing language into the contract. - Contract Management: Experience with contract administration and its associated workload and documentation. - Supplier Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., Project Managers, Engineers, Legal) and external suppliers to ensure smooth project execution. Should be able to effectively communicate with a high volume and variety of people daily. - Project Status Updates: Communicate progress and any potential challenges to relevant stakeholders. **What You’ll Bring to the Team:** - Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience - Experience: 5+ years of experience in direct procurement roles, such as Buyer, Capital Project Procurement, or Category Manager. *This outlines the minimum years of relevant professional experience required in procurement.* - Data Center or Power Generation Project Experience: 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. *This highlights the need for specific experience within the oil and gas sector, particularly with large infrastructure projects.* - Negotiation and Communication Skills: Strong negotiation and communication skills. *This emphasizes the importance of effective interaction and deal-making abilities.* - Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. *This indicates the need for strong critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.* - Contract Redlining Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience redlining commercial contracts by independently drafting and wordsmithing counter-language directly into the document. *This indicates experience in wordsmithing commercial redlines into a contract and in depth understanding of counter arguments. This also disqualifies candidates who have experience with pre approved language or matrix’s.* - Microsoft Office and Google suite of products Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Word. *This specifies a required software skill for data analysis and reporting.* - Teamwork and Independence: Ability to work independently and as part of a team. *This highlights the need for both self-sufficiency and collaborative work styles.* - Organizational and Time-Management Skills: Strong organizational and time-management skills. *This emphasizes the importance of effective planning and prioritization of tasks.* - Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. *This indicates the need for someone who can handle pressure and changing circumstances.* **Bonus Points:** - 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. **Benefits:** - Competitive compensation and equity packages - Restricted Stock Units - Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs - Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance - Employer contributions to HSA account - Paid parental leave - Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability - Professional development & tuition reimbursement - Mental health & wellness support - Commuter benefits (parking & transit) - Cell phone stipend - 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary - Volunteer time off - Global travel insurance & emergency assistance - Daily meals allowance **Compensation Range:** Compensation will be paid in the range of $45 - $55/hour. 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.