Senior Procurement AI Governance Manager

This position is within the Global Procurement function supporting Roche's goal of delivering innovative solutions to patients through efficient supplier partnerships.

As the AI Governance Manager, you will steward how AI delivers value, operates responsibly, and scales sustainably across the procurement ecosystem. You will report to the Head of Digital Procurement Management & Governance and collaborate with Digital leaders, Capability Leads, senior stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to embed AI into the operating model in a controlled, value‑driven, and scalable way.

• Define and own the Procurement AI value and governance framework, ensuring initiatives are anchored in clear business outcomes, strategic intent, measurable ROI, and Roche standards.
• Monitor framework compliance and value realization across the AI portfolio.
• Establish AI “rules of engagement,” including ethical standards and human‑in‑the‑loop autonomy; own metrics and oversee performance across accuracy, adoption, and value delivery.
• Ensure all AI solutions are compliant, auditable, and aligned with Procurement policies and risk frameworks.
• Align the AI portfolio with Procurement priorities and Capability roadmaps (Sourcing, Contracting, Category Management, Negotiation, SRM), identifying high‑impact use cases.
• Engage senior stakeholders to align AI priorities, investment discussions, and value realization objectives.
• Facilitate integration and day‑to‑day coexistence of native digital solutions and AI applications, supported by appropriate change management activities.
• Collaborate with the wider digital procurement team, IT, Legal, Compliance, Business Process Management, and Analytics & Insights to embed AI governance within the Demand‑to‑Pay ecosystem and data landscape.

• Strategic & structured thinker with rigorous, structured problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Strong understanding of AI and its application in enterprise environments, able to assess opportunities, risks, and performance.
• Solid procurement experience (Sourcing, Contracting, Category Management, SRM) with a clear understanding of processes, value drivers, and how digital and AI solutions can enhance them.
• Proven ability to lead and steer complex topics in a matrix organization, influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment without formal authority.
• Skilled in translating business needs into clear requirements and structured use cases, bridging the gap between stakeholders and technical teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, conveying complex topics in a clear, concise, and compelling way.
• Qualified by significant experience in Procurement, Digital, or Consulting roles.
• Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Primary location:
Welwyn. Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. Additional locations may be available during the hiring process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. Roche values diversity and is committed to building a flexible, inclusive working environment.