Category Manager, New Product Introduction

Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company focused on powering ambitious AI workloads. They are seeking a strategic New Product Introduction Category Manager to optimize and manage the NPI process for their Cloud compute initiatives, ensuring high quality and efficiency in deployments.

Responsibilities:

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