Procurement Category Lead

Bitdeer Technologies Group • Massillon, OH

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About The Position

Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for Bitcoin mining and AI cloud. Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive Bitcoin mining solutions for its customers. Apart from designing industry-leading ASIC chips and manufacturing mining rigs, the Group handles complex processes involved in computing across the value chain. This includes equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and construction, equipment management, and network and facility operations. Bitdeer also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with a high demand for artificial intelligence.
Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer operates globally with a diversified 3 GW energy portfolio, and deploys Bitcoin mining and HPC datacenters in the United States, Bhutan, Norway, Canada, Malaysia, and Ethiopia.
Job Description:
The Category Lead supports the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for a particular category, such as data center assets (cooling units, power distribution, or fiber optics). You will bridge the gap between technical engineering requirements and commercial execution, ensuring that high-value equipment arrives on site, on time, and within budget. You will innovate through supplier partnerships, driving the sustainability goals required for next-generation data centers.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level