Indirect Sourcing with AI as an enabler
Core
Develop and optimize sourcing strategies and execution for Indirect Sourcing (Professional Services) using AI tools and advanced analytics to improve supplier performance across EMEA.
Role type
Senior Indirect Sourcing Manager (AI-enabled)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier selection criteria, and contract negotiations for consulting, IT, HR, and marketing services.
Domain
Supply Chain / Indirect Sourcing / Professional Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Indirect sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, spend analysis, stakeholder management, digital sourcing platforms, AI tool application (e.g., Copilot), data analytics
Preferred skills
Direct sourcing experience, automation and continuous improvement in sourcing processes, tech-savviness with new digital tools
Technologies
AI tools (Copilot), digital sourcing platforms, analytics tools
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing initiatives within Indirect Sourcing and support Direct Sourcing when needed; Translate business needs into sourcing strategies and selection criteria; Drive supplier evaluation, selection, and contract negotiations; Ensure supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and compliance; Apply AI tools and analytics for spend analysis and supplier insights; Contribute to next-generation sourcing strategies including AI tools; Drive digitalization and automation in sourcing processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC