Senior Contracts Specialist

Crusoe is building the World’s Favorite AI-first Cloud infrastructure company. We’re pioneering vertically integrated,  purpose-built AI infrastructure solutions trusted by Fortune 500 companies to power their most advanced AI applications. Crusoe is redefining AI cloud infrastructure, with a mission to align the future of computing with the future of the climate. Our AI platform is recognized as the "gold standard" for reliability and performance. Our data centers are optimized for AI workloads and are powered by clean, renewable energy.

Be 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:

The Senior Contracts Specialist is critical for ensuring efficient and effective procurement processes, managing supplier relationships, and contributing to the overall success of Crusoe Cloud. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a strong background in procurement and supply chain management.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Solicit quotes or bids from service providers and material suppliers and evaluate submissions for commercial and/or technical correctness

• Identify new suppliers, develop relationships, and assist with onboarding

• Negotiate and execute a variety of agreements such as Master Service Agreements (MSA), Consulting Agreements, EPC, MNDAs, Service Orders, Broker-shipper agreements, and the verification of contractor compliance with contract terms and conditions

• Responsible for locating, qualifying or promoting possible new suppliers for services or sources of supply

• Responsible for leading cross-functional teams and coordinating activities with internal and external stakeholders

• Supplier price negotiations related to item/price catalog development and management within Crusoe’s Coupa (ERP) system

• Responsible for assisting with inventory management, fleet, logistics and other spend categories

• Tracking and ensuring Contract and Supplier compliance to terms and conditions, insurance, etc. 

• Mentoring, supporting, cross-training, or acting as a back-up for other team members as needed

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Legal, Sourcing, Engineering and Commodity Managers

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Must have experience in SAAS licensing and agreements 

• 8+ years experience as a supply chain professional, with experience in data center/ai/cloud

• Must be based in Denver, CO, with the ability to be in office

• Demonstrated experience with contract negotiation

• Proven experience developing risk mitigation strategies, vendor compliance, and supplier relationship management

• Have developed strategies for Key Performance Indicator (KPI) development and monitoring

• Experience with inventory management and control, logistics, importing/exporting, and warehousing

• Experience developing and managing complex, high risk/high spend purchase orders

• Proven success performing administrative tasks, contract routing and executions, and support for field activities

• You are flexible, like to work at a fast pace, juggle multiple projects/tasks, are reliable, productive, and independently motivated

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or other degree relevant to the role, or the equivalent in education and job experience combined

• Ability to travel 10%

• Industry certifications such as CPM, CPSM, CPSD, MCIPS, APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or CTSC are desirable, but not required

Benefits:

• In-office work schedule 

• 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; $100 per pay period

• Tuition reimbursement

• Subscription to the Calm app

• MetLife Legal

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.