Procurement Category Manager (IT and Data)

Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems—across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector—co-creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms.We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.

Mistral is looking for a Procurement Category Manager (IT and Data) to own and drive cost savings across indirect spend. This is a unique opportunity to define and execute procurement strategies for a high-impact function at a hyper-growth AI leader.You will lead the IT and Data categories, covering data acquisition, SaaS, and tooling. Working with internal stakeholders, you will rationalize contracts, renegotiate agreements, and implement processes to reduce complexity and cost. Your role will have a direct impact on how Mistral scales its operations, with high exposure to strategic internal clients.

Build and manage supplier panels, reducing the number of suppliers and improving governance

Rationalize tool usage and consolidate internal needs with business owners

Lead procurement projects from RFP to contractualization

Contribute to the digitization of the procurement process through P2P tool adoption

Develop strong, trusted relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

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