Senior Associate – Sourcing and Procurement, Artificial Intelligence

Jobtailor; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead AI-enabled procurement initiatives, develop data-driven strategies, and optimize sourcing with a focus on supplier relationships.

You will design governance frameworks, build ML models for procurement using AWS and Databricks, and conduct client workshops to transfer knowledge and capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Proficient in English (oral and written).
• Experience in complex procurement and contract negotiation.
• Experience with SAP Ariba and Coupa software.
• Ability to analyze spend and supplier performance.
• Ability to drive AI-enabled procurement initiatives.
• Strong workshop and training delivery skills.
• Build client relationships and stakeholder management.
• Experience with AI model development for procurement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client needs to develop procurement strategies.
• Lead engagements to optimize procurement via data-driven methods.
• Implement strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Develop AI-enabled procurement strategies and assess readiness.
• Design data governance to support analytics and AI models.
• Develop and deploy ML models for sourcing using AWS and Databricks.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for clients and teams.
• Ensure engagements meet quality, timelines and cost targets.

Skills

AI-Enabled Procurement Strategies

Data-Driven Methodologies

Procurement Data Governance

Spend Analysis

Supplier Evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa Software

AWS

Databricks

Job description

• Analyzing client needs to develop operational strategies that enhance sourcing and procurement processes
• Leading client engagements to optimize procurement strategies through data-driven methodologies
• Implementing strategic sourcing frameworks and supplier relationship management to drive cost savings and improve supply chain resilience
• Developing AI-enabled procurement strategies by assessing client readiness and identifying high-value use cases
• Designing procurement data governance frameworks to support reliable analytics and AI model performance
• Leading the development and deployment of machine learning models for sourcing and procurement using platforms like AWS and Databricks
• Conducting workshops and training sessions to transfer knowledge on new tools and technologies to clients and internal teams
• Validating that engagement follows quality standards, timelines, and cost parameters while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
• Supporting team hiring, training, and development activities to build a capable workforce
• Collaborating with leadership to drive business development activities and capability building initiatives

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
• Excel in complex procurement and contract negotiation
• Utilize SAP Ariba and Coupa Software for procurement processes
• Demonstrate analytical thinking in spend analysis and supplier evaluation
• Embrace change and innovation in digital procurement solutions
• Lead workshops and training sessions for knowledge transfer
• Develop AI models for sourcing and procurement modernization
• Build meaningful client relationships through strategic sourcing initiatives

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing AI-enabled procurement strategies, utilizing data-driven methodologies to enhance sourcing and procurement processes. Proficient in leading client engagements, conducting workshops, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships to drive business development and capability building.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• AI-Enabled Procurement Strategies
• SAP Ariba
• Coupa Software
• Data-Driven Methodologies
• Procurement Data Governance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Complex Procurement
• Contract Negotiation
• Spend Analysis
• Supplier Evaluation
• Machine Learning Models

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Change Management
• Knowledge Transfer
• Client Relationship Building

Industry Keywords

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Procurement Processes
• Supply Chain Resilience

Tools & Technologies

• AWS
• Databricks