Senior Director Analyst, Procurement Technology, Contract Lifecycle Management and AI

About the role

You will lead research and advise senior procurement and technology executives on contract lifecycle management, source-to-pay platforms and artificial intelligence in procurement. The role shapes how the market understands procurement technology and its direction.

What you will do

• Produce evidence-based research on contract lifecycle management, source-to-pay, orchestration and AI-enabled procurement
• Identify emerging trends, disruptions and new technologies affecting procurement organisations
• Advise chief procurement officers, technology heads and CIOs through client inquiries and strategic discussions
• Guide clients on transformation strategy, investment sequencing, vendor selection and technology adoption
• Publish research, present at conferences and facilitate executive roundtables and webinars
• Assess vendors across the procurement technology ecosystem and contribute to market research

What they look for

• Substantial experience in procurement technology, sourcing technology and contract lifecycle management
• Deep expertise in contract lifecycle management, including the standalone vendor landscape
• Strong grasp of source-to-pay suites and procurement technology ecosystems and their vendors
• Track record advising executives, leading transformation and evaluating procurement technology vendors
• Demonstrated expertise in artificial intelligence as applied to procurement