Strategic Sourcing Specialist II (Contract)

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 the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Strategic Sourcing Specialist II (Contract/Contract to hire) to join our dynamic team. This critical role will directly support the successful execution of our innovative data center sites, power generation projects, innovation projects, and corporate teams. As a Sourcing Specialist, you will play a vital role in sourcing and securing the necessary materials, equipment, and services for our field operations. Your expertise in procurement and contract management will be instrumental in ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of critical project components, ultimately contributing to the company's success in mitigating environmental impact and driving the energy transition. Please note that this is a Contract-to-Hire position. The role is 100% remote during the contract phase; however, if converted to a permanent, full-time employee, it will transition to fully on-site at our Cherry Creek location in Denver (255 Fillmore Street, Denver, CO 80206) What You’ll Be Working On: - Supplier Engagement: Request quotes for major equipment and services from suppliers, ensuring an ethical and timely sourcing process for our projects. - Proposal Evaluation: Prepare bid summaries to evaluate commercial proposals and provide award recommendations. - Supplier Identification: Locate, pre-qualify, or promote potential new suppliers for services or sources of supply. - Administrative Process Management: Assist in managing procurement activities within our systems, including Jira ticket creation, assisting in getting PO’s approved, and communicating changes / approvals within our processes to our Stakeholders. - Supplier Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships with vendors. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., Project Managers, Engineers, Legal) and external suppliers to ensure smooth project execution. - Project Status Updates: Communicate and manage project progress (spreadsheets / meetings) and any potential challenges to relevant stakeholders. What You’ll Bring to the Team: - Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience - Experience: 3+ years of experience in direct procurement roles, such as Buyer, Procurement Analyst, Sourcing Specialist. This outlines the minimum years of relevant professional experience required in procurement. - Communication and Urgency Skills: Strong communication skills with experience dealing with all levels of stakeholders. This emphasizes the importance of effective interaction and deal-making abilities. - Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. This indicates the nee…