Electrical Category Strategist: Sourcing & Risk Lead

Crusoe; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Restricted Stock Units

Paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance

HSA contributions

Parental leave

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Commuter benefits

Cell phone stipend

401(k) with company match

Volunteer time off

Travel insurance

Meals allowance

Job summary

Crusoe is seeking a Category Manager, Electrical to own the electrical spend category across multiple sites (Arvada, Brighton, Tulsa, Ponchatoula). You will lead market intelligence, supplier qualification, and commercial negotiations, ensuring NEC/UL compliance and defensible category strategies that mitigate lead-time risks.

The role emphasizes framework development over routine PO processing, with collaboration across Material Planners and buyers.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years in strategic sourcing or category management focused on electrical components or industrial electrical equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Working familiarity with NEC/UL compliance requirements and electrical component specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain market intelligence across electrical categories and lead supplier qualification.
• Own AVL, conduct rigorous vetting with NEC/UL compliance verification.
• Develop category roadmaps (12–24 months) and dual-sourcing options.
• Structure MSAs, pricing, terms, and SLAs while protecting schedule integrity.
• Manage single-source risks and maintain a live risk register.
• Create supplier scorecards tracking on-time delivery, quality, and costs.
• Collaborate with Material Planners and PO Specialists to ensure compliant terms.

Skills

Electrical sourcing

Negotiation

Category management

Vendor qualification

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Acumatica

Job description

Crusoe is seeking a Category Manager, Electrical to own the electrical spend category across multiple sites (Arvada, Brighton, Tulsa, Ponchatoula). You will lead market intelligence, supplier qualification, and commercial negotiations, ensuring NEC/UL compliance and defensible category strategies that mitigate lead-time risks.

The role emphasizes framework development over routine PO processing, with collaboration across Material Planners and buyers.