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Strategic Sourcing Specialist III (Contract)

Crusoe · Denver, CO · 4 days ago
On-sitePurchasing$45–$55/hrContract

About the role

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. 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 Strategic 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 ensure 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; 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).

Responsibilities

  • Supplier Engagement: 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.
  • Proposal Evaluation: Conduct multiple bid events including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs 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 KPIs 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.
  • Contract Redlining & Drafting: Directly author contract redlines by reviewing proposed terms, formulating original counter-arguments, and wordsmithing language into the contract.
  • Contract Management: Administer contracts and manage 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. Communicate with a high volume and variety of people daily.
  • Project Status Updates: Communicate progress and any potential challenges to relevant stakeholders.

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 sectors, 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 and Google suite of products.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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

Pay

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.

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