Strategic Sourcing Specialist, ComputeActive$95K–$115K

Crusoe
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The opportunity

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.

What you'll do

  • BOM and Hardware Sourcing Execution: Support BOM planning, hardware requisitions, and procurement execution for GPU and CPU server deployments across all Crusoe data centers, partnering with deployment engineering and cloud operations teams.

  • Global Supplier Coordination: Serve as a key point of contact for global Compute suppliers (OEMs, ODMs, and component vendors), driving timely responses on quotes, lead times, and shipment status.

  • RFQ and Quote Management: Lead RFQ cycles for compute hardware in partnership with the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, including quote analysis, supplier comparison, and recommendation packages.

  • Purchase Order Lifecycle: Own end-to-end PO creation, change orders, invoice reconciliation, and payment follow-up in Coupa for the Compute category.

  • Supplier Onboarding and Compliance: Drive supplier onboarding, NDA coordination, and vendor compliance documentation for new and existing Compute suppliers.

  • DCIM and Asset Accuracy: Maintain accurate hardware tracking in NetBox/DCIM systems for deployments and ensure data integrity across procurement and asset records.

What they're looking for

  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with Deployment, Cloud Operations, Finance, Legal, and Logistics to unblock procurement issues and keep deployments on schedule.
  • Urgent Deployment Support: Provide rapid-response procurement support for critical data center deployments, including expedites and emergency sourcing.
  • Reporting and Visibility: Prepare procurement status reports, PO trackers, and supplier performance updates for the Compute leadership team.
  • Process Improvement: Identify and implement workflow improvements across procurement operations, with particular focus on automation opportunities using modern tools.