Procurement Architect - Global Transformation & Intelligent Procurement Operations

Capgemini • Nashville, TN

28d • $93,500 - $217,440 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Architect to lead large-scale procurement transformation initiatives across North America. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on designing and implementing AI-enabled procurement operating models, driving business transformation, and supporting strategic growth across key client accounts. As a trusted advisor to senior executives, you will architect end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) operating models, modernize procurement functions, and help organizations realize greater efficiency, spend optimization, resilience, and business value.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in procurement transformation, consulting, shared services, GBS, or BPO environments.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement operations, category management, supplier management, and procurement technology.
• Proven experience designing enterprise procurement architectures using SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of AI-driven procurement, automation, cloud platforms, integrations, and analytics.
• Experience leading global transformation programs and engaging C-suite stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Candidates must be able to work onsite 4 days per week from our Nashville, Chicago, or Texas offices.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.
• TOGAF, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Ariba, or Coupa certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement transformation programs across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
• Design future-state procurement operating models covering Source-to-Contract (S2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and Category Management.
• Conduct procurement maturity assessments, process diagnostics, and transformation roadmaps.
• Architect procurement platforms leveraging SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud, and related technologies.
• Integrate AI, intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and digital procurement capabilities into client operations.
• Develop global delivery models utilizing onshore, nearshore, and offshore teams.
• Lead architecture and transformation design for complex pursuits, proposals, and client presentations.
• Partner with commercial teams on business cases, pricing models, ROI, and TCO analysis.
• Advise Chief Procurement Officers and executive leadership on procurement strategy and transformation.
• Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement programs.
• Support organizational change management and drive adoption of new processes and technologies.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
• Company paid holidays
• Personal Days
• Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior