Job Description

The Data Scientist – AI Execution is responsible for designing, building, and iterating AI and machine‑learning solutions that power Purchasing data products and automation use cases.​

​Working within Product Owner–led teams, this role enables data‑driven decisioning and intelligent automation while operating within established governance, process, and delivery frameworks.​
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The role ensures that AI capabilities are robust, explainable, and scalable, without fragmenting product ownership or duplicating governance and delivery responsibilities.

Key Accountabilities​ include but not limited to:

• Design and implement AI/ML models aligned to Purchasing use cases (e.g., recommendations, scoring, prediction, classification)​
• Partner with Product Owners to translate business needs into executable model logic and expected outcomes​
• Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure models are production‑ready, scalable, and performant​
• Work closely with Data Analysts, Front‑End Developers, and UI/UX roles to integrate AI outputs into user‑facing experiences, including dashboards, chatbots, and AI‑assisted workflows​
• Support multiple AI interaction patterns, including embedded intelligence, conversational interfaces, and emerging agentic and agent‑to‑agent solutions​
• Validate model outcomes, explainability, and performance, supporting responsible AI practices​
• Contribute to AI reuse, standardization, and patterns across Purchasing initiatives​

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Marketing, Economics, International Business, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, or equivalent; Other technical degrees with business background also considered
• 10+ years of experience in the automotive industry or IT.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple services or initiatives with varying complexity
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and organizational levels
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive purchasing strategies in a fast-paced environment
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Highly proactive and visionary, with a track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement
• Ability to communicate effectively with international teams and suppliers