Strategic Sourcing Specialist II (Contract

Strategic Sourcing Specialist II (Contract/Contract to Hire)

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. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.

We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.

We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.

If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Strategic Sourcing Specialist II (Contract/Contract to hire) to join our dynamic team. 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 Sourcing Specialist, you will play a vital role in sourcing and securing the necessary materials, equipment, and services for our field operations. Your expertise in procurement and contract management will be instrumental in ensuring 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/Contract to Hire role and will be on-site at our Cherry Creek, Denver location (255 Filmore Street Denver, 80206).

• Supplier Engagement:
  Request quotes for major equipment and services from suppliers, ensuring an ethical and timely sourcing process for our projects.
• Proposal Evaluation:
  Prepare bid summaries to evaluate commercial proposals and provide award recommendations.
• Supplier Identification:
  Locate, pre-qualify, or promote potential new suppliers for services or sources of supply.
• Administrative Process Management:
  Assist in managing procurement activities within our systems, including Jira ticket creation, assisting in getting PO's approved, and communicating changes / approvals within our processes to our Stakeholders.
• Supplier Relationship Building:
  Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships with vendors.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., Project Managers, Engineers, Legal) and external suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Project Status Updates:
  Communicate and manage project progress (spreadsheets / meetings) and any potential challenges to relevant stakeholders.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience in direct procurement roles, such as Buyer, Procurement Analyst, Sourcing Specialist.
• Communication and Urgency
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong communication skills with experience dealing with all levels of stakeholders.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft Office and Google suite of products Proficiency:
  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Word.
• Teamwork and Independence:
  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organizational and Time-Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Adaptability:
  Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Experience with industry-standard procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ironclad, Jira).
• Experience with procurement processes (P2P).

Compensation will be paid in the range of $36.00/hour - $43.00/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.

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 preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.