Assoc/ Senior Associate, Procurement AI/Gen AI Enablement Specialist, Group Procurement & Servi[...]

DBS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore seeks a Procurement AI/Gen AI Enablement specialist to enhance procurement transformation through AI integration. The role involves managing AI projects, collaborating with procurement teams, and ensuring effective utilization of AI technologies. Candidates need a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills are essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation and efficiency in procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or prompt engineering with AI exposure.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AI/Gen AI integration within procurement workflows.
• Drive adoption of AI-driven procurement processes.
• Bridge needs between procurement and technology teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Prompt engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer/data science, linguistics, technical writing

Tools

MS Office Suite

Postman

Python

Job description

Job Description

This Procurement AI/Gen AI Enablement role is crucial in strengthening our procurement transformation efforts.

• Drive and oversee implementation and integration of AI/Gen AI solutions within procurement.
• Focuses on leveraging AI/Gen AI capabilities to optimize procurement processes, enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve decision-making.
• Perform risk and model monitoring on all AI/Gen AI solutions post-rollout to ensure continued performance and mitigate potential issues.

Ensures alignment with overall procurement strategy and collaborates with stakeholders across the organization to maximize the value derived from AI/Gen AI technologies.

Job Responsibilities

Work with procurement leaders to identify, implement and driving adoption and effective utilization of AI/Gen AI use cases within the procurement function. The specialist will bridge the gap between procurement needs and technical solutions, ensuring successful implementation and continuous improvement of AI/GenAI-powered initiatives.

• Work closely with respective procurement teams such as sourcing, contract management and procurement operations to embed AI/GenAI solutions into procurement workflows.
• Act as a subject matter expert, guiding stakeholders on the potential and limitations of AI/Gen AI in procurement processes.
• Translate complex technical concepts into understandable business language for non-technical stakeholders and vice-versa.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on AI-driven procurement analytics.
• Support change management initiatives to drive adoption of AI-driven procurement processes.
• Assist to develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for AI/Gen AI integration within Procurement, outlining key initiatives, timelines, and expected outcomes.
• Act as a liaison between the Business unit and the Technology team to define and articulate business needs and translate them into clear requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria for AI/GenAI solutions.
• Collaborate with Technology teams on the design, development, integration and deployment of AI/Gen AI models into existing procurement processes and systems.
• Coordinate and facilitate communication between stakeholders, including business unit representatives, Technology team and Data Chapter team.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks during project execution, escalating issues as necessary.
• Oversee project timelines to ensure smooth and efficient project delivery.

Prompt Engineering and Optimization

• Design, develop, and refine effective prompts for Gen AI models to achieve desired outcomes in procurement contexts (e.g., drafting RFPs, summarizing contracts, generating supplier insights)
• Experiment with various prompt engineering techniques to optimize model performance, accuracy, and relevance.
• Develop best practices and guidelines for prompt creation within the procurement team.
• Continuously monitor and analyze prompt effectiveness, making iterative improvements based on feedback and performance data.
• Documenting prompt revisions and their impact on Gen AI output quality, providing valuable insights for future iterations.

Data and Model Management

• Work with Technology and Data Chapter teams to identify, prepare, and curate data sets suitable for training and validating AI/GenAI models.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data used in AI/GenAI models.
• Work with Data Chapter team to monitor and evaluate the performance of AI/GenAI model, track key metrics, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Understand and communicate the underlying data structures and dependencies of AI/Gen AI solutions to procurement users.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of appropriate AI/Gen AI models and platforms.

RDU Gen AI Model Governance and Deck Preparation

• Develop a strong understanding and ensuring compliance with internal standards like the PURE (Purposeful, Unsurprising, Respectful, Explainable) Framework and AI/ML/GenAI Governance Framework.
• Collaborate with UORM and Data Chapter team to prepare the presentation deck for RDU review and approval.

Training

• Assist in drafting a comprehensive training guide that effectively communicates the objective, impact and benefits of AI/GenAI solutions to key stakeholders in business unit.
• Conduct training sessions for the roll out of the new Gen AI applications and tools.
• Assist in training and upskilling the procurement team on AI/GenAI applications and tools.
• Perform risk and model monitoring on all AI/Gen AI solutions post-rollout to ensure continued performance and mitigate potential issues.
• Proactively identify potential biases, drift, or performance degradation in deployed AI/GenAI models and collaborate with technical teams for remediation.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI/Gen AI technologies, trends, and best practices, continuously identifying opportunities for further innovation and optimization within Procurement.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement in AI/Gen AI adoption.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer/data science, linguistics, technical writing, or a related field.
• Min 5 years of proven experience in procurement, prompt engineering or a related role with exposure to AI/Gen AI technologies.
• Good understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business challenges into AI-enabled solutions.
• Experience managing and coordinating projects, from initial ideation to successful implementation and deployment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends and derive meaningful insights for decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships with Tech teams and business unit colleagues.
• Ability to facilitate collaborative discussions and problem-solving sessions, driving consensus and effective outcomes.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Experienced with different AI/Gen AI models and various prompt techniques, including practical use of Postman application and Python scripting.