Chargé de projet IA, Data & Outils Achats (F/H)
Dassault Systèmes · Vélizy-Villacoublay, Île-de-France, France
- On site
- Full-time
- $85,000 / year
- Vélizy-Villacoublay, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Manage AI, data, and procurement tool projects.
- Drive digitalization and automation initiatives.
- Collaborate with technical and business teams.
- Develop and maintain data reporting and dashboards.
- Focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
About the role
About the Team
You will join the Group Purchasing Department within the Procurement Excellence & Transformation team, at the heart of performance and transformation challenges for the function. This team manages strategic topics across the entire Source-to-Pay cycle: process and tool optimization, performance management, supplier risk management, CSR/ESG, integration of acquisitions, and animation of the purchasing community.
In an international transformation context, you will contribute to cross-functional projects in digitalization, data, deployment, and evolution of Purchasing tools, with a direct impact on the operational efficiency of the teams. Artificial intelligence and automation will be a common thread throughout your missions.
Your Missions
Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence, and Automation
- Deploy and support the adoption of new purchasing tools (including solutions developed by Dassault Systèmes and eventually the SAP ecosystem).
- Translate business needs (process, integration, risks, ESG) into concrete solutions integrating AI.
- Identify, test, and validate AI use cases defined with stakeholders.
- Train and support buyers in the daily use of tools.
- Deploy continuous improvement initiatives on processes and tools (generative AI, reporting automation, RPA).
Project Management & Interaction with IS/Technical Teams
- Support Purchasing Project Managers by ensuring the technical implementation of their initiatives.
- Coordinate exchanges between Purchasing, IS/IT, and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure the proper translation of business needs into operational solutions.
Evolution of the role at term:
As tools are deployed, you will evolve towards a role as a functional referent for Purchasing tools:
- Ensure the proper functioning of solutions.
- Manage functional evolutions and improvement requests.
- Prioritize needs and coordinate evolutions with IT.
- Maximize adoption and business value of tools.
Data Management & Performance
- Design, automate, and maintain reports and dashboards (expenses, KPIs, supplier performance, contractual coverage, internal satisfaction).
- Ensure the quality, reliability, and valorization of Purchasing data.
- Produce and analyze recurring and ad hoc reporting, integrating predictive analysis or generative AI models.
- Develop and automate project and savings tracking tools, with progressive integration of AI.
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
- Document and maintain processes and best practices related to data, tools, and Purchasing performance.
- Contribute to the industrialization and intelligent automation of recurring tasks.
- Ensure technological watch on digitalization, AI, automation, and market innovations.
- Be proactive in identifying new AI/data use cases for the Purchasing function.
- Accompany change over time.
Your Qualifications
- Higher education (business school, engineering school, or university master's degree).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in finance, consulting, or digital transformation.
- Proven experience in managing or contributing to cross-functional projects in digitalization, tool integration, or data management, interacting with technical teams.
- Solid command of Excel (Power Query, macros) and data visualization/BI tools.
- Knowledge of languages/scripts for data manipulation (Python, SQL).
- Good understanding of data-related challenges (quality, reliability, system integration).
- Strong interest in innovation, automation, and AI applications.
- Proactivity and willingness to propose solutions.
- Analytical mindset, curiosity, autonomy, and a sense of innovation.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to formalize and simplify information.
- Very good level of English, written and spoken.
Joining Us Also Means
Integrating a scientific company at the heart of technological innovation, driven by strong growth for over 40 years.
Main advantages and benefits:
- Multicultural environment.
- Convivial work environment focused on well-being and health (gym and music rooms, concierge services).
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Dynamic career development policy: training plan, internal mobility, etc.
Inclusion statement
As a game-changer in sustainable technology and innovation, Dassault Systèmes is striving to build more inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. We believe that our people are our number one asset and we want all employees to feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. It is our goal that our people feel a sense of pride and a passion for belonging. As a company leading change, it’s our responsibility to foster opportunities for all people to participate in a harmonized Workforce of the Future.
Key skills/competency
- AI Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Procurement Tools
- Digital Transformation
- Automation
- Business Process Optimization
- Change Management
- SAP Integration
- Python
- SQL
Skills & topics
- AI Project Manager
- Data Management
- Procurement Tools
- Digital Transformation
- Automation
- Purchasing
- Project Management
- Business Intelligence
- Python
- SQL
- Dassault Systèmes
- Intelligence Artificielle
- Outils Achats
- Gestion de Projet
- Data
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AI, data, project management, and procurement tool experience. Quantify achievements with data and metrics.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for AI, data, and digital transformation within procurement. Reference Dassault Systèmes' innovation focus.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with Excel, BI tools, Python, SQL, and AI/automation use cases.
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills: Showcase your analytical thinking, proactivity, and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions during interviews.
- Research company culture: Understand Dassault Systèmes' commitment to innovation, well-being, diversity, and inclusion.
Technical preparation
Master Excel, Power Query, and macros.,Practice Python and SQL for data.,Understand BI tools and data visualization.,Study AI use cases in procurement.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex project you managed.,How do you handle cross-functional collaboration?,Share an example of driving change.,How do you approach learning new tech?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for an AI, Data & Procurement Tools Project Manager at Dassault Systèmes?
- As an AI, Data & Procurement Tools Project Manager at Dassault Systèmes, you will deploy and manage purchasing tools, integrate AI into business processes, develop data reports and dashboards, and drive continuous improvement through automation and digital transformation.
- What technical skills are most important for this AI Project Manager role at Dassault Systèmes?
- Key technical skills for this role include a strong command of Excel (Power Query, macros), data visualization/BI tools, and knowledge of data manipulation languages/scripts like Python and SQL. Familiarity with AI concepts and automation tools (RPA) is also crucial.
- Does Dassault Systèmes use AI in its procurement operations?
- Yes, artificial intelligence and automation are central to this role and the transformation of the Purchasing function at Dassault Systèmes. You will be involved in identifying and implementing AI use cases, including generative AI and predictive analysis.
- What is the career progression for an AI, Data & Procurement Tools Project Manager at Dassault Systèmes?
- As tools are deployed, this role evolves into a functional referent for Purchasing tools, managing their proper functioning, prioritizing evolutions with IT, and maximizing their business value and adoption.
- What kind of projects can I expect to work on as an AI, Data & Procurement Tools Project Manager at Dassault Systèmes?
- You can expect to work on cross-functional projects focused on the digitalization, data management, deployment, and evolution of Purchasing tools, with a strong emphasis on AI and automation to enhance operational efficiency.
- What level of experience is required for the AI, Data & Procurement Tools Project Manager position?
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in finance, consulting, or digital transformation is required, with proven experience in managing or contributing to digitalization and data management projects, especially those involving technical teams.
- Is this AI Project Manager role at Dassault Systèmes remote or on-site?
- The job description does not explicitly state the work arrangement, but typically such roles in large international companies can be hybrid or on-site, with potential for remote work depending on team policies. It's best to clarify during the application process.