Senior Director, Category Management and Procurement – Technology and AI
Core
Global leadership role establishing and executing procurement best practices for Technology and AI spend, ensuring speed, rigor, and scalability while enabling scientific innovation.
Role type
Senior Director, Category Management and Procurement (Technology & AI)
Builds
End-to-end category management and portfolio execution for Technology spend
Domain
Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical / Technology Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Category strategy, contract management, vendor management, risk management, P&L accountability, team leadership, strategic sourcing, financial acumen, change management
Preferred skills
MBA or MS/PhD, Six Sigma certification, experience with Coupa/SAP/Ariba, transformation initiatives
Technologies
Coupa, SAP, Ariba
Responsibilities
Lead global category strategies balancing execution speed, risk, and value; Develop and execute Category Management Plans; Maintain P&L accountability for the portfolio; Lead, coach, and develop a global team of category managers; Translate complex analysis into executive-ready recommendations; Drive continuous improvement in people, process, and governance.
Seniority
Senior Director, global leadership
