Strategic Category Manager, Corporate Services

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 is scaling rapidly, and the services that power our corporate functions—from financial and legal services to human resources and travel—are more critical than ever. We are looking for a strategic and analytical Category Manage, Corporate Services r to build, own, and execute the sourcing strategy for these essential categories. In this role, you will be a key business partner to our corporate leaders, responsible for delivering value, mitigating risk, and ensuring we have the right supplier relationships to support our ambitious growth. You will own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from initial strategy and market analysis to contract negotiation and ongoing supplier performance management. This is a high-impact position that requires a deep understanding of corporate services, a passion for building strong stakeholder relationships, and a drive for continuous improvement. This role will be required to be in office 5 days/week in our San Francisco, CA or Sunnyvale, CA, office. What You'll Be Working On: Develop Sourcing Strategies: Create and implement sourcing plans for corporate services, including finance, legal, human resources, and travel. Lead the Procurement Process: Manage the end-to-end cycle for key services, from needs assessment to contract execution. Drive Cost Reduction: Conduct spend analysis and market research to identify savings opportunities and service improvements. Manage Supplier Relationships: Oversee supplier performance, ensure contract compliance, and resolve any issues that arise. Partner with Stakeholders: Collaborate with internal teams like Finance, Legal, and HR to align procurement with business goals. Negotiate Contracts: Secure competitive pricing and favorable terms with all corporate service providers. Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance and optimize the corporate services procurement function. What You'll Bring to the Team: Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field. Strategic Sourcing Experience: 5+ years in category management or procurement, with a focus on indirect or corporate services. Proven Track Record: A history of developing and executing category strategies that deliver measurable cost savings and service improvements. Negotiation & Supplier Management: Strong skills in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management (SRM). Analytical Mindset: Excellent problem-solving abilities, with deep experience in spend analysis. Stakeholder Partnership: Exceptional ability to build relationships, manage expectations, and influence at all levels of the organization. Systems Proficiency: Hands-on experience with procure-to-pay (P2P) systems, such as Coupa. Bonus Points Experience in a high-growth technology or startup environment. Deep expertise in one or more specific categories (e.g., professional services, facilities, enterprise technology). MBA or a relevant professional certification (e.g., CPSM) 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, short-term and long-term disability Teladoc 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary Generous paid time off and holiday schedule Cell phone reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Subscription to the Calm app MetLife Legal Company paid commuter benefit; $300/month Compensation Range Compensation will be paid in the range of up to: $150,000-$184,000/year + Bonus Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, 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. Job posting details for Category Manager, Corporate at Crusoe Energy Systems in San Francisco, CA - US. . ClimateTechList gathers 9,000+ job openings from over 523 climate tech companies and updates them daily. #J-18808-Ljbffr