Crusoe
Category Manager, Data Center Equipment
Crusoe, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Category Manager, Data Center Equipment at Crusoe. 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 part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. You will drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure. This role
sits at the intersection of technology, finance, and supply chain and owns the commercial strategy for data center hardware categories including networking, servers, storage, racks, and cables. What You7ll Be Working On
Develop Category Strategies: Create and execute sourcing plans for all data center equipment (e.g., networking, servers, storage, racks, and cables). Manage the Product Lifecycle: Oversee the entire process from initial sourcing and selection through to end-of-life planning. Conduct Market Analysis: Identify key industry trends, monitor the competitive landscape, and uncover new technology opportunities. Lead Supplier Negotiations: Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, supply agreements, and service level agreements (SLAs). Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with sales, engineering, and logistics teams to ensure product availability and support. Oversee the Supplier Portfolio: Manage supplier performance through regular reviews and lead the qualification process for new vendors. Implement Pricing Strategies: Develop and oversee product pricing strategies to maximize profitability and market share. What You7ll Bring to the Team
Educational Foundation: Bachelor 0s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. Data Center Sourcing Experience: 5+ years in category management or strategic sourcing with a focus on data center hardware. Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of markets and technologies for networking, server, and storage equipment. Proven Track Record: History of developing and executing hardware category strategies that deliver cost savings, mitigate supply risk, and support rapid scaling. Expert Negotiator: Strong skills in negotiating complex contracts, pricing, and supply agreements with major OEMs. Stakeholder Partnership: Ability to partner with and influence technical (Engineering) and commercial (Sales) stakeholders. Analytical Mindset: Excellent problem-solving abilities with experience in market analysis and pricing strategy development. Benefits
Industry competitive pay Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company Health insurance options including HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and dependents Employer contributions to HSA 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 Compensation Range
San Francisco, Bay Area: $150,000-$184,000/year + Bonus Seattle Area: $132,000-$160,000/year + Bonus Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant 0s knowledge, education, 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 orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Category Manager, Data Center Equipment at Crusoe. 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 part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. You will drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure. This role
sits at the intersection of technology, finance, and supply chain and owns the commercial strategy for data center hardware categories including networking, servers, storage, racks, and cables. What You7ll Be Working On
Develop Category Strategies: Create and execute sourcing plans for all data center equipment (e.g., networking, servers, storage, racks, and cables). Manage the Product Lifecycle: Oversee the entire process from initial sourcing and selection through to end-of-life planning. Conduct Market Analysis: Identify key industry trends, monitor the competitive landscape, and uncover new technology opportunities. Lead Supplier Negotiations: Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, supply agreements, and service level agreements (SLAs). Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with sales, engineering, and logistics teams to ensure product availability and support. Oversee the Supplier Portfolio: Manage supplier performance through regular reviews and lead the qualification process for new vendors. Implement Pricing Strategies: Develop and oversee product pricing strategies to maximize profitability and market share. What You7ll Bring to the Team
Educational Foundation: Bachelor 0s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. Data Center Sourcing Experience: 5+ years in category management or strategic sourcing with a focus on data center hardware. Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of markets and technologies for networking, server, and storage equipment. Proven Track Record: History of developing and executing hardware category strategies that deliver cost savings, mitigate supply risk, and support rapid scaling. Expert Negotiator: Strong skills in negotiating complex contracts, pricing, and supply agreements with major OEMs. Stakeholder Partnership: Ability to partner with and influence technical (Engineering) and commercial (Sales) stakeholders. Analytical Mindset: Excellent problem-solving abilities with experience in market analysis and pricing strategy development. Benefits
Industry competitive pay Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company Health insurance options including HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and dependents Employer contributions to HSA 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 Compensation Range
San Francisco, Bay Area: $150,000-$184,000/year + Bonus Seattle Area: $132,000-$160,000/year + Bonus Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant 0s knowledge, education, 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 orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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