Senior Category Manager, Networking Procurement

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 a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

About the Role:

Crusoe's world-class AI Cloud is built upon a foundation of high-performance, low-latency network infrastructure. The strategy for how we source, deploy, and manage this critical hardware is a key competitive advantage. We are looking for a senior, experienced leader to own the end-to-end commercial and supply chain strategy for our entire networking category.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role that goes far beyond traditional purchasing. You will be the single-threaded owner responsible for developing long-range category plans, leading complex negotiations with key OEMs, and architecting a supply chain that can support our rapid global expansion. You will partner closely with our Network Engineering and Data Center Operations leadership to build a resilient, scalable, and cost-effective network that powers the future of computing.

This role will be required to be in office 5 days/week in our Seattle, WA, office.

What You'll Be Working On:

• Develop Category Strategies: Create and execute multi-year sourcing strategies for all networking hardware, including switches, routers, optics, and cabling.

• Lead Complex Negotiations: Own and lead high-value, complex negotiations with key networking OEMs and partners to secure favorable pricing and long-term supply agreements.

• Architect the Supply Chain: Design and implement a robust supply chain model for networking gear, including demand forecasting, inventory strategy, and global logistics.

• Drive Market Intelligence: Serve as the internal expert on the networking market, providing insights on technology trends, cost models, and the competitive landscape to inform our technical roadmap.

• Manage Strategic Supplier Partnerships: Own relationships with our most critical networking suppliers, leading executive quarterly business reviews and driving performance.

• Partner with Engineering Leadership: Collaborate with senior engineering and operations leaders to ensure our procurement strategy aligns with their technical and deployment roadmaps.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• Senior Category Management Experience: 8-10+ years in strategic sourcing or category management, with a deep focus on data center networking hardware.

• Deep Technical Acumen: Strong, demonstrable understanding of data center networking architectures, technologies, and the key suppliers in the ecosystem.

• Expert Negotiator: A proven track record of personally leading and closing multi-million dollar negotiations and structuring complex, long-term supply agreements.

• Supply Chain Strategist: Experience designing and managing supply chain models for technical hardware, including forecasting, inventory management, and logistics.

• Executive Stakeholder Partnership: Exceptional ability to partner with and influence senior leadership and highly technical engineering teams.

• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Expert: Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills, with a deep understanding of TCO for network infrastructure.

Bonus Points

• MBA or an advanced technical degree.

• Deep, existing executive relationships with key networking OEMs like Arista, Cisco, Juniper, etc.

• Experience in a hyperscale cloud, colocation, or high-frequency trading environment where network performance is paramount.

• Experience with international logistics, importing, and trade compliance for hardware.

Benefits:

• Industry competitive pay

• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company

• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

• Employer contributions to HSA accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid life insurance,