# Senior Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing

**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** Arvada, CO
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $120k – $145k/yr
**Experience:** 4+ years
**Skills:** Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Switchgear, Electrical Components, Nec, Ul Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Qualification, Rfi/Rfq, Kraljic Matrix, Approved Vendor Lists, ERP, Acumatica, Supplier Scorecards, Dual Sourcing
**Posted:** 2026-08-21

> Owns the strategic electrical sourcing category across Crusoe sites, covering supplier qualification, negotiations, compliance, risk mitigation, and performance management. Requires 4–7+ years in electrical equipment sourcing or category management, commercial contracting expertise, and familiarity with NEC/UL requirements.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own the electrical spend category, including switchgear, PDC components, cable/wire, and specialized electrical hardware, at the strategic level.
- Maintain market and spend intelligence on supplier capabilities, pricing benchmarks, lead times, and capacity constraints.
- Qualify and manage the electrical Approved Vendor List (AVL), including NEC/UL compliance verification and documented qualification rationale.
- Apply category segmentation frameworks such as the Kraljic Matrix and develop a 12–24 month category roadmap with dual-sourcing options.
- Structure and negotiate MSAs, pricing, terms, and SLAs; redline delivery, force majeure, liability, and other commercial clauses.
- Proactively mitigate single-source exposure and lead-time risks through a live category risk register.
- Establish quarterly supplier scorecards covering on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost trends.
- Align commercial frameworks with Material Planners, PO Specialists, and other operational teams.

## Requirements
- 4–7+ years of dedicated experience in strategic sourcing or category management focused on electrical components, switchgear, or industrial electrical equipment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Working familiarity with NEC/UL compliance requirements and electrical component specifications.
- Hands-on experience reading, structuring, and redlining complex commercial terms and contracts.
- Proficiency with supplier qualification frameworks, RFI/RFQ processes, scorecarding, and category segmentation methodologies.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with Acumatica or similar ERP platforms.
- Experience in high-power compute, data center infrastructure, or energy/industrial equipment environments.
- Experience building dual-sourcing strategies for long-lead industrial hardware.

## Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation range: $120,000–$145,000.
- Restricted Stock Units included in all offers.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and leave programs.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer HSA contributions.
- Paid parental leave, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
- Mental health and wellness support.
- Commuter benefits and cell phone stipend.
- 401(k) plan with company match up to 4% of salary.
- Volunteer time off, global travel insurance, emergency assistance, daily meals allowance, and location-specific programs.

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