Global Category Manager, Fiber

Role description

Role Overview

Crusoe is seeking a strategic and results-driven Global Category Manager, Fiber to lead category strategy, sourcing, and supplier management across Crusoe Cloud’s data center categories. This role is critical for driving cost efficiency, supply resiliency, and partnerships across regions, directly contributing to the overall success of Crusoe's expansion. The position is full-time with flexibility to be based in Bellevue, WA.

What You Will Do

Develop and implement global sourcing and category strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and aligned with company objectives. Evaluate and manage relationships with key global suppliers, lead negotiation of global supplier contracts, and conduct comprehensive risk management across the global supply base. Coordinate cross-functional teams, analyze global spend and market conditions, and lead Quarterly Business Reviews with strategic suppliers.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a strong operator and strategic thinker with approximately 5-7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, preferably for Data Center Infrastructure, Cloud, or Hardware supply chains. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing global supply chains, complex supplier relationships, and contract negotiation. The role offers industry competitive pay, Restricted Stock Units, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, International Trade, or a related field
• Approximately 5-7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, preferably for Data Center Infrastructure, Cloud, or Hardware supply chains
• Proven track record of managing global supply chains, complex supplier relationships, ensuring vendor compliance, and implementing process improvements at scale
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
• Proven experience working with global manufacturers and suppliers, owning contract negotiation, supplier qualification, documentation, and performance management
• Background working with hyperscalers, OEM/ODMs, or infrastructure providers

Benefits

• Opportunity for career growth in a high-impact organization and industry
• 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 benefits; $300 per month