Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Colocations

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. About This Role: Crusoe is looking for a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Colocations to support building and execution of sourcing strategies for several Cloud Data Center Infrastructure equipment categories. You will support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle from market analysis and strategy development to contract negotiation and supplier performance management. As a key business partner to Data Center Engineering, Construction, and Operations, you will help deliver value, mitigate risk, and ensure the right supplier relationships to support Crusoe’s growth. This is a foundational role for a professional looking to scale their career in sourcing or procurement within a high-growth, mission-driven technology company. This is a full-time position with flexibility to be based in Bellevue (WA). What You’ll Be Working On: Category Support: Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for several Cloud Data Center categories Procurement Lifecycle: Assist in managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle from market analysis and strategy development through contract negotiation and supplier performance management Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with stakeholders to help deliver value, mitigate risk, and ensure the right supplier relationships to support Crusoe’s growth Contract Negotiation: Support contract negotiations and supplier relationship management to optimize cost, quality, and service delivery Process Improvement: Assist in identifying and implementing procurement process improvements that increase efficiency and visibility across corporate categories Supplier Engagement: Analyze product and price data for negotiations; conduct comparative analyses of vendor terms/quotes against historical data to develop recommendations. Manage formal and informal source selection and screening processes in support of engineering Proposal Evaluation: Conduct multiple concurrent bid events (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs). Prepare bid summaries and commercial award recommendations for leadership and stakeholders. Supplier Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships Project Status Updates: Proactively communicate progress and potential challenges to relevant stakeholders What You’ll Bring to the Team:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field Experience: 2-5+ years in procurement, sourcing, or category management Technical Knowledge: Foundational understanding of category strategy development and cost savings methodologies Analytical Skills: Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel Communication: Solid communication and stakeholder partnership skills with a desire to grow influence