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Category Manager - Mechanical

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107000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Year
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Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We’re crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability. Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure. The Category Manager - Mechanical is responsible for developing, executing, and managing Data Center equipment initiatives for a variety of direct and indirect mechanical products. This role will have a direct and immediate impact on our ability to build and scale our data center operations.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

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 (+$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
What we offer:
  • 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/month

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Job Posted:
January 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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