Head of Procurement

Há 1 mês


Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal Defined Tempo inteiro
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Procurement to lead our team and play a key role in sourcing and managing strategic service providers. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract law, and risk management principles.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for complex and critical services, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk management practices.
  • Conduct market research, identify qualified service providers, and manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
  • Contract negotiations to secure the best possible terms and conditions, prioritizing value, quality, and risk mitigation.
  • Lead a small team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Analyze existing processes, market trends, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
  • Manage supplier relationships throughout the contract lifecycle, fostering collaboration and ensuring adherence to agreements.
  • Define performance metrics (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs), monitor, identify, and address any issues promptly.
  • Select and implement the best tools to improve organization and processes.
  • Analyze procurement data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and recommend process improvements.
  • Ability to analyze and create solutions for new areas and services.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in service procurement, particularly in the field of studio recording.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in service procurement, with a proven track record of success in complex contract negotiations.
  • Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract law, and risk management principles.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven experience managing a team.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, Jira, and Salesforce or equivalent.
  • Experience with data analysis and reporting tools preferred.
  • Experience with Procurement Software.
  • Knowledge of specific industry standards and regulations relevant to Artificial Intelligence (a plus).
  • Experience in studio recording and/or audio engineering (a plus).
  • Knowledge about the area of AI, particularly Speech and Studio work (a plus).
About Us

Defined.ai offers a platform with multiple data delivery options that leverages machine learning technology and human intelligence to deliver quality-guaranteed training data for AI systems. The platform offers self-service and fully customizable solutions that deliver high-quality project-specific training data, enabling AI products reach market quicker.

It is this business model that has allowed Defined.ai to raise a total of $63.6M in funding over 4 rounds. Our value proposition is quality, privacy, speed, and scale, covering more than 50 different languages. With strong expertise in speech and natural language processing technologies, we have been serving AI companies and Fortune 500 companies since day one.

Defined.ai was founded in Seattle and has offices in Lisbon and Porto.


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