Upstream Procurement digitalization Senior Manager

The Senior Manager of Procurement Digitization leads Cotys global procurement digitization agenda driving the design deployment and continuous improvement of digital tools automation and AI-enabled solutions.

This role accelerates procurements transformation by enabling smarter decision-making and streamlined processes.

Acting as both strategist and technologist the Senior Manager ensures Coty adopts innovative digital capabilities that enhance value creation efficiency and risk management across all procurement activities.

Operating at the intersection of Procurement IT Data and the To-Be AI Center of Excellence this role ensures seamless integration of new technologies strengthens digital governance and positions Procurement at the forefront of Cotys enterprise wide AI ambitions.

1. E2E Ownership

Leads the digital transformation agenda across Procurement.

Owns design implementation and sustainment of global digital solutions.

Manages complex high-value technology deployments and integrations.

2. AI and Innovation Expertise

Converts procurement pain points into AI-enabled scalable solutions.

Oversees prototyping proof-of-concept pilots and deployment of intelligent tools.

Identifies automation opportunities to lift procurement productivity and insights.

Provides thought leadership on the future of digital procurement and AI adoption

3. Cross-Functional Leadership Influences and aligns diverse senior stakeholders (IT Legal Finance Procurement).

Ensures process data and technology remain fully integrated and business-aligned.

Acts as a strategic interface between Procurement and enterprise digital teams.

4. Strategic Autonomy Operates independently identifying opportunities and shaping the digital roadmap.

Leads pilots evaluations and global deployments with minimal oversight.

Represents Procurement Excellence in senior-level and cross-functional governance forums.

Ensures long-term alignment with Cotys enterprise AI strategy and digital transformation vision

5. Project Complexity

Manages multiple concurrent digital automation and AI transformation initiatives.

Applies strong project governance prioritization and structured program management.

Ensures tools workflows and systems are delivered on time and create measurable business value.

Ideal candidate profile:

812 years of experience in procurement transformation digital enablement or AI-driven process optimization within global matrix environments (FMCG beauty pharma or tech preferred).

Strong expertise in digital procurement tools workflow automation and Source-to-Pay technology ecosystems.

Proven ability to design and implement AI-enabled solutions with a track record of translating business needs into digital products.

Demonstrated success leading complex multi-system transformation programs involving multiple regions and senior stakeholders.

Strong collaboration and influencing skills partnering effectively with IT Data Legal Finance and Procurement leadership teams.

Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to assess digital opportunities evaluate new technologies and drive continuous improvement.

Strong grounding in change management with experience driving adoption of new systems processes and ways of working across global teams.

Clear communicator able to simplify technical concepts and present compelling digital roadmaps to senior audiences.

Future-focused mindset with high learning agility and passion for innovation AI and digital transformation.