Associate Director, Procurement Category Management & Capability Leadership – AI/Emerging Technology
Core
Develop global procurement strategies for AI and emerging technologies, leading complex negotiations and building procurement capability.
Role type
Senior IC procurement category manager (AI/Emerging Tech)
Builds
Global procurement strategies, process playbooks, and supplier roadmaps for AI and emerging tech
Domain
Technology procurement / Artificial Intelligence
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, market analysis, change management, project management, stakeholder influence, playbooks development, training design
Preferred skills
Master's degree, executive presence, innovative problem-solving
Technologies
AI tools, emerging technology platforms
Responsibilities
Partner with VP-level stakeholders to develop global procurement strategies for AI and emerging technologies; Lead complex, high-value contract negotiations and supplier roadmaps; Build and deploy procurement capability playbooks and training programs; Drive innovation and thought leadership in category management; Integrate ESG measures into sourcing strategies; Collaborate with Legal, IT, and risk functions on AI-specific contractual considerations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
