Procurement Category Lead (AI & Crypto Data Center Construction)
"What You'll Be Doing"
About This Role
The Category Lead will support 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). This person will act as the primary procurement contact for these sites and serve as the Tier 1 Category Leader, bridging technical engineering requirements with commercial execution to ensure high-value equipment and services arrive on site, on time, and within budget. The role also involves working with suppliers to advance the sustainability goals required for next-generation data centers.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead, develop, and execute proactive, TCO-driven sourcing strategies
Lead or participate in comprehensive bidding, negotiations, and contract management
Manage cross-functional internal and external relationships in support of business objectives
Work with internal stakeholders to optimize specifications and 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 the primary procurement point of contact for assigned sites, attending regular project review meetings and maintaining responsive communication with site/project teams
Manage the requisition-to-purchase workflow in the system of record, with oversight of the procure-to-pay process
Maintain sourcing activity records, active order tracking, and work completion/closure from cradle to grave
What We're Looking For
BS/MS in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a similar field
3–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related analytical role (Finance/Operations)
A strong, confident personality suited to challenging or confrontational situations
Technical savvy, including the ability to read a bill of materials (BOM) and understand the difference between critical infrastructure components (e.g., UPS vs. PDU)
Advanced Excel skills are required; experience with SQL or Tableau is a significant advantage in tech-first companies
Candidates local to the Central Texas (Rockdale/Austin) area are preferred; regular travel to Rockdale, TX and periodic travel to Reno, NV are required
Salary Range
USD 100,000 - 150,000 per year
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Bitdeer Technologies Group's official website and follow their application process.