Procurement Category Lead

About the role

Bitdeer is a technology company specializing in AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure. The Procurement Category Lead will be responsible for managing procurement processes for construction services and operations, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget across various sites in the US.

The role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and overseeing the procurement workflow. Success in this position will require strong negotiation skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000 per year, reflecting the expertise required for the role.

Skills that matter here

• Supply Chain Management: This role will lead sourcing strategies and manage procurement processes.
• Procurement: The position involves comprehensive bidding, negotiations, and contract management.
• Finance: Experience in finance will support analytical decision-making in procurement.
• Operations: The role requires an understanding of operational needs for effective procurement.
• Excel: Advanced Excel skills are essential for managing procurement data and analysis.
• SQL: Familiarity with SQL is advantageous for analyzing procurement-related data.

Who this role suits

• A candidate with 3-5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles.
• Someone who possesses strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• An individual comfortable in confrontational situations and able to maintain professional relationships.
• A person who is local to Central Texas and willing to travel as required.

From the employer

What You Will Be Responsible For

• 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

• Education: BS/MS in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or similar field.
• Experience: 3–5 years in procurement, supply chain, or a related analytical role (Finance/Operations).
• Professional Presence: Requires strong personality for challenging confrontational situations
• Technical Savvy: Ability to read a bill of materials (BOM) and understand the difference between critical infrastructure components (e.g., UPS vs. PDU).
• Analytical Tools: 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.

Compensation

• $100,000 – $150,000 / year

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 conditions such as race, color, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital and/or parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background or social origin, social status, disability, age, indigenous status, and union.