Vice President, Procurement

Vice President, Procurement

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 This Role

We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Vice President, Procurement to lead the transformation of our procurement function. This is a critical leadership role that will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer, reflecting procurement's strategic importance as an operational enabler and value driver across Crusoe. You will be instrumental in continuing to build a world-class procurement organization that supports our ambitious growth targets, ensures supply chain resilience, and optimizes value across all spend categories, particularly within our high-growth cloud and digital infrastructure business units.

What You'll Be Working On

Strategic Leadership & Vision : Define and execute a comprehensive global procurement strategy that directly supports the company's rapid growth, operational efficiency, and long-term strategic objectives in AI, datacenter, cloud computing and power systems

Organizational Development : Lead the continued growth and development of Crusoe's procurement teams (Cloud, Datacenter, Corporate Functions) through the strengthening of a unified, high-performing department. Foster a culture of proactive business partnering, moving procurement from a transactional function to a strategic enabler

Process Optimization & Standardization : Drive end-to-end process re-engineering across all procurement workflows, with a critical focus on accelerating process creation and execution. Implement robust purchasing strategies, vendor management processes and SLAs and / KPIs to ensure value maximization, process efficiency and consistency

Technology & Digitalization : Champion the strategic adoption and optimization of procurement technologies, including enhancing the Coupa-centric stack with advanced AI capabilities for spend analysis, contract management, and automation. Ensure seamless integration with other critical business systems

Risk Management & Supply Chain Resilience : Develop and implement robust supply chain risk management strategies, ensuring continuity of supply for critical components and services in a dynamic market

Talent Development & Capability Building : Build and mentor a high-performing procurement team, implementing comprehensive training programs, fostering a knowledge-sharing culture, and enhancing overall team capabilities

Stakeholder Engagement : Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with internal business unit leaders (e.g., Cloud, Datacenter, Power, Corporate functions) to ensure early procurement involvement and alignment with business needs

What You'll Bring to the Team

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred

15+ years of progressive experience in procurement leadership and management roles, with

Significant experience in high-growth technology, datacenter, or cloud computing environments

Proven track record of leading large-scale procurement transformations, creating efficient and well constructed procurement processes and supporting a collaborative team of procurement experts driving significant cost savings, and enhancing operational efficiency

Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and supply chain risk mitigation

Strong understanding of procurement technologies and experience leveraging AI / ML for procurement optimization

Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Benefits

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

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Company paid commuter benefit; $200 / month

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.