Procurement AI Technology Enablement Expert

Lenovo; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking an experienced Procurement AI Technology Enablement expert to lead the digital and AI transformation within the Procurement organization. This role blends strategic sourcing expertise with advanced AI and software development capabilities to drive operational excellence, partner ecosystem, contract optimization, and intelligent procurement decision-making.

The successful candidate will manage sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/DS/Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in procurement, AI, or digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered procurement applications and intelligent agents.
• Identify procurement process inefficiencies and develop AI-based solutions.
• Define and execute the procurement AI roadmap aligned with organizational objectives.
• Promote AI adoption and digital transformation within sourcing and supplier management processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize high-value AI use cases and business opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end Strategic Sourcing including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations and negotiations.

Skills

Generative AI

LLMs

AI Agents

Python

APIs

SQL

Data Analytics

Power Platform

Azure AI Services

Microsoft Copilot Studio

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field

Master's degree preferred

12+ years of relevant experience

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

AutoGen

CrewAI

Semantic Kernel

Job description

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via our StoryHub .

Description and Requirements

Position Overview

The Procurement AI Technology Enablement expert will lead the digital and AI transformation journey within the Procurement organization. This role combines strategic sourcing expertise with advanced AI and software development capabilities to drive operational excellence, partner ecosystem, contract optimization, and intelligent procurement decision-making.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations while identifying procurement pain points and developing AI-powered solutions, agents, and automation tools to improve efficiency, compliance, risk management, and business outcomes. This individual will shape the future procurement operating model through AI innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered procurement applications and intelligent agents
• Notify procurement process inefficiencies and develop innovative AI-based solutions.
• Define and execute the procurement AI roadmap aligned with organizational objectives.
• Promote AI adoption and digital transformation within sourcing and supplier management processes.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to prioritize high-value AI use cases and business opportuniti
• Strategic Sourcing
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.
• Develop category sourcing strategies to optimize cost, delivery, and risk.
• Conduct market intelligence and supplier capability assessments.
• Drive continuous cost reduction and value creation initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers.
• Support contract drafting, review, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with Legal and Business stakeholders on complex contractual matters.

Required Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant experience

Procurement Skills

• Experienced or some level of experience in Procurement domain such as Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Contract Negotiation

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI Agents.
• Experience with AI development frameworks such as:
  • LangChain
  • LangGraph
  • AutoGen
  • CrewAI
  • Semantic Kernel
• Proficiency in:
  • Python
  • APIs
  • SQL
  • Data Analytics
  • Power Platform
  • Azure AI Services
  • Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise applications and business workflows.
• Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, and agent orchestration.

Additional Locations: * India

NOTICE FOR PUBLIC

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