Senior Manager, Procurement – AI Analytics

We are looking for a highly analytical and technically skilled Procurement AI & Data Science Expert to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions within procurement.

The role Senior Manager, Procurement – AI Analytics, combines deep procurement domain expertise with hands-on data science capabilities, enabling end-to-end ownership—from problem definition and data modelling to algorithm development and business deployment.

You will play a critical role in transforming procurement into a data-driven, intelligent function, delivering measurable value through predictive and prescriptive analytics.

Design, build, and deploy machine learning models for procurement use cases

Apply techniques such as:

Predictive modelling (e.g., demand forecasting, price prediction)

Classification (e.g., spend categorization, supplier segmentation)

Anomaly detection (e.g., fraud, maverick spend)

Natural Language Processing (NLP) for contract and supplier analysis

Develop scalable data pipelines and model workflows

Identify and priorities high-impact AI/data science use cases across source-to-pay (S2P)

Translate procurement challenges into analytical problems and model designs

Deliver solutions in areas such as:

Spend analytics and insights

Supplier risk scoring and monitoring

Contract intelligence and clause extraction

Sourcing optimization and bid evaluation

Define and structure procurement data models (supplier, spend, contract, PO data)

Clean, transform, and integrate large datasets from ERP and procurement systems

Ensure data quality, governance, and traceability for AI models

Operationalise models into production environments

Integrate AI solutions with procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa)

Build APIs, dashboards, and user-facing tools for business adoption

Act as a translator between procurement, IT, and data teams

Present insights and model outputs in a business-friendly way

Train procurement teams to use AI-driven tools and insights

Experiment with advanced techniques (e.g., generative AI, optimization algorithms)

Continuously refine models based on feedback and performance

Stay up to date with emerging AI and data science trends

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

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