Procurement Category Lead (AI & Crypto Data Center Construction)

The Category Lead supports the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for Construction Services and Operations categories across Bitdeer’s Central & West US sites (currently Rockdale, Texas, Reno, Nevada, Wenatchee, Washington and potential additional Texas sites), serving as the primary procurement contact for those sites and as the Tier 1 Category Leader. The role will bridge the gap between technical engineering requirements and commercial execution, ensuring that high-value equipment and services arrive on site, on time, and within budget.

About Bitdeer Technologies Group

About Bitdeer Technologies Group

Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure.

Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive Bitcoin mining solutions for its customers and building AI computational infrastructure to support the AI revolution. Bitdeer handles complex processes involved in computing such as equipment procurement, transport logistics, data center design and construction, equipment management, and daily operations. Bitdeer also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with high demand for artificial intelligence.

in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed data centers across multiple countries, including the United States, Norway, Bhutan, and Ethiopia.

Responsibilities

• You will innovate through supplier partnerships, driving the sustainability goals required for next-generation data centers.

Leads, develops and executes proactive, TCO-driven sourcing strategies

• Lead or participate in comprehensive bidding, negotiations and contract management
• Manages cross functional internal and external relationships in support of business objectives
• Work with internal stakeholders to optimize specifications / requirements.
• Independently lead the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, including vendor identification, bid leveling, and commercial comparisons.
• Draft and negotiate Statements of Work (SOWs) and Amendments, ensuring alignment with Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
• Serve as primary procurement point of contact for assigned sites: attend regular project review meetings, maintain responsive communication with site/project teams.
• Manage the requisition-to-purchase workflow in the system of record along with oversight to the procure-to-pay process.
• Maintain sourcing activity records, active order tracking, and work completion/closure (cradle to grave).
• How You Will Stand Out

Requirements

• BS/MS in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or similar field.
• 3–5 years in procurement, supply chain, or a related analytical role (Finance/Operations).

Requires strong personality for challenging confrontational situations

• Ability to read a bill of materials (BOM) and understand the difference between critical infrastructure components (e.g., UPS vs. PDU).
• Advanced Excel is a must; experience with SQL or Tableau is a significant advantage in tech-first companies.

Location

Prefer candidate local to Central Texas (Rockdale / Austin area); regular travel to Rockdale, TX and periodic travel to Reno, NV required

Bitdeer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with country, state, and local laws. Bitdeer does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on co nditions such as race, color, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital and/or parental status, relig ion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background or social origin, social status, disabil ity, age, indigenous status, and union.