Data & AI Literacy Sourcing Specialist

Prosource.it; Scotland; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

prosource.it is supporting the search for an experienced Data & AI Literacy SME to support a key strategic initiative focused on developing organisational data and AI capability. This role is suited to someone who can take ownership of the end-to-end sourcing and selection process for a strategic delivery partner.

Working closely with programme stakeholders, commercial teams and procurement colleagues, you will help translate Data & AI literacy ambitions into a clear scope, supplier requirements

Qualifications

• Significant procurement experience from requirements definition through to supplier recommendation.
• Experience developing statements of requirements, scopes of work and tender documentation.
• Strong understanding of supplier evaluation, commercial assessment and procurement governance.
• Experience translating strategic objectives into clear supplier requirements and evaluation frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
• Outstanding written communication and documentation skills.
• Practical understanding of what makes a successful Data & AI literacy or capability-building programme.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing project objectives, scope, intended outcomes and delivery approach.
• Engaging with stakeholders to understand organisational needs and expectations of a strategic partner.
• Defining the capabilities, experience and services required from potential suppliers.
• Developing statements of requirements, scopes of services and tender documentation.
• Supporting market engagement activities where appropriate.
• Working closely with commercial and procurement teams to ensure compliance with governance and procurement requirements.
• Developing supplier evaluation criteria and scoring methodologies.
• Coordinating tender responses, evaluation sessions and moderation activities.
• Supporting supplier presentations, interviews and solution workshops.
• Assessing the quality, suitability, deliverability and commercial value of supplier proposals.
• Supporting the recommendation and selection of the preferred supplier.

Job description

prosource.it is supporting the search for an experienced Data & AI Literacy SME to support a key strategic initiative focused on developing organisational data and AI capability. This role is suited to someone who can take ownership of the end-to-end sourcing and selection process for a strategic delivery partner.

Working closely with programme stakeholders, commercial teams and procurement colleagues, you will help translate Data & AI literacy ambitions into a clear scope, supplier requirements