Category Manager, New Product Introduction

Crusoe•Seattle, WA

1d•$151,000 - $184,000

About The Position

Crusoe is seeking a dedicated and strategic New Product Introduction (NPI) Category Manager to support and optimize New Product Introductions for Crusoe Cloud compute initiatives. This role is critical for driving speed and efficiency, new standards, and high quality of deployments, directly contributing to the overall success of Crusoe's Cloud expansion. We are looking for a strong operator and strategic thinker who can be the single threaded leader for NPI Sourcing, bringing a strong background in global sourcing, project management, supplier relationship management, and process improvement to the team. This is a full-time position with flexibility to be based in San Francisco (CA), Sunnyvale (CA), Seattle (WA), or Denver (CO).

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, International Trade, or a related field.
Experience & Leadership: Approximately 5-7 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement, preferably for Data Center Infrastructure, Cloud, or Hardware supply chains.
Operational Track Record: Proven track record of successfully managing NPI deployments, complex supply chains, ensuring vendor compliance, and implementing process improvements.
Core Skills: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Analytical Prowess: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Strategic Supply Management: Proven experience working with global manufacturers and owning process qualification, documentation, and all supplier ramp approvals
Supply Chain Experience: Background working with hyperscalers, OEM/ODMs, or infrastructure providers
Compliance: Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing Data Center infrastructure categories either in the greyspace or whitespace
Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM.
Experience with AI/data center infrastructure supply chains.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement global sourcing strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and consistently aligned with company objectives.
End-to-End NPI Process Management: Manage the entire NPI process, overseeing everything from project kickoff, sampling, design, and release
Supplier Relationship Management: Evaluate and actively manage relationships with key suppliers, ensuring they consistently meet our stringent quality standards and critical delivery deadlines.
Risk Management & Contingency: Conduct comprehensive risk management for all supply contracts and agreements, including proactive contingency planning to ensure business continuity.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate activities with internal and external stakeholders to accurately plan for new products
Sustainability Integration: Implement and champion sustainability practices in procurement and sourcing operations, ensuring alignment with Crusoe’s environmental goals.
Industry Trend Monitoring: Stay current with industry trends, market conditions, and NPI innovations to maintain Crusoe’s competitive edge.