Category Manager - Mechanical at Crusoe

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Data Centers, Cloud Infrastructure, AIIndustries

Requirements

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 (+$100s of 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

Responsibilities

Developing, executing, and managing Data Center equipment initiatives for a variety of direct and indirect mechanical products
Negotiating and supporting complex programs for Chillers, CRAH’s, Fan Walls, CDU’s and other Electrical equipment as needed
Managing equipment schedules, budgets and cost to support large new Data Center construction activities
Driving integration and development of new and existing suppliers to ensure collaboration and ease of doing business
Leading supplier onboarding and selections based on cost analysis/lead time tied to a RFP
Providing strategic guidance, understanding the Total Cost of Ownership to support sourcing decisions
Developing implementation strategy, responsibility assignments, communications plans, and timelines
Leading implementation efforts and activities for mechanical equipment categories with critical impacts to business and internal customers
Monitoring compliance against supplier agreements related to speed, scope and schedule
Conducting a thorough spend analysis, develop methodology and metrics tools to track progress and make recommendations on improvements
Negotiating, reviewing, and executing implementation of contractual arrangements per company policy and business objectives
Identifying and implementing system solutions and best practices that optimizes indirect sourcing and procurement work practices
Building relationships with key suppliers and key stakeholders to support our Data Center growth
Ensuring tactical execution of purchasing activities to meet routine business needs
Collaborating with strategic suppliers, finance, accounting and construction teams
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Category Management

Supplier Negotiation

RFP

Spend Analysis

Total Cost of Ownership

Supplier Onboarding

Procurement Strategy

Data Center Equipment

Chillers

CRAH

Fan Walls

CDU

Crusoe

Utilizes wasted energy for computing power

About Crusoe

Crusoe Energy Systems Inc. provides digital infrastructure that focuses on using wasted, stranded, or clean energy sources to power high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. The company helps clients in the technology and energy sectors by offering scalable computing solutions that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the transition to cleaner energy. Crusoe's approach involves converting excess natural gas and renewable energy into computing power, which allows them to maximize resource efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Unlike many competitors, Crusoe specifically targets the intersection of energy and technology, generating revenue by supplying computing resources to enterprises that need significant computational power for applications like AI and machine learning, along with providing technical support.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$1,082.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Industry competitive pay

Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

Parental leave

Stock options in a fast-growing, well-funded technology company

Pet-friendly offices

Teladoc

401(k) with a 4% match

Unlimited time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid commuter benefit; $100 per month

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Risks

Increased competition in AI infrastructure could threaten Crusoe's market share.

Regulatory scrutiny may arise from Bitcoin mining's environmental concerns.

Rapid expansion into AI infrastructure may lead to operational challenges.

Differentiation

Crusoe converts wasted energy into computing power, reducing environmental impact.

The company offers scalable solutions for AI and high-performance computing needs.

Crusoe's Digital Flare Mitigation technology utilizes natural gas for eco-friendly Bitcoin mining.

Upsides

Crusoe secured $600M in Series D funding, boosting AI infrastructure expansion.

Partnerships with tech firms enhance Crusoe's AI capabilities and market reach.

AI-driven energy optimization can significantly reduce operational costs in data centers.

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