Category Manager - Mechanical
Category Manager - Mechanical
Category Manager - Mechanical
Crusoe
The Category Manager - Mechanical at Crusoe is responsible for managing Data Center equipment initiatives, focusing on mechanical products. This role involves negotiating supplier agreements, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with supplier contracts to support the company's data center operations. Crusoe aims to innovate sustainably in the AI sector, making this position critical for scaling their infrastructure.
Qualification
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar industry or fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel 20% of the time.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience managing Capex budgets of hundreds of millions.
- Proven track record of success in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibility
- Develop, execute, and manage Data Center equipment initiatives for mechanical products.
- Negotiate and support complex programs for Chillers, CRAH’s, Fan Walls, CDU’s, and other electrical equipment.
- Manage equipment schedules, budgets, and costs for new Data Center construction activities.
- Drive integration and development of new and existing suppliers for collaboration.
- Lead supplier onboarding and selections based on cost analysis and RFPs.
- Provide strategic guidance on Total Cost of Ownership for sourcing decisions.
- Develop implementation strategies, responsibility assignments, and communication plans.
- Monitor compliance against supplier agreements regarding speed, scope, and schedule.
