Associate Director, Procurement Category Management & Capability Leadership – AI/Emerging Technology

📋 Description

• Partner with VP-level business and functional stakeholders to develop global software, AI, and
• Drive Innovation/Thought Leadership and lead complex programs, initiatives from strategy through
• Build, maintain, and deploy practical procurement capability and process playbooks covering intake
• Design and deliver training, coaching, and knowledge-sharing for procurement teams and business
• Contribute to a cross-functional team that informs strategic decision-making by leveraging market
• Define and develop strategic value drivers with key category suppliers to secure collaborative

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Mgmt, Technology or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, technology, consulting or related
• Previous experience leading category teams, IT teams, consulting, partnering with major suppliers
• Strong proficiency in developing high-impact executive-level deliverables
• Demonstrated expertise in software strategic sourcing and category management, including market
• Proven ability to develop negotiation strategies and lead large, complex technology contract

🎁 Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• Eligibility for long-term incentive programs