AI Partnerships and Vendor Management Analyst

OverviewBuild a Bigger, Better, Bolder FutureImagine working for a company that measures its success based on the growth of its colleagues. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.You MissionThe AI Partnerships & Vendor Management Analyst is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing external partnerships and vendor relationships that enable AI solutions across Little Caesars Enterprises, Inc. This role will support the company’s AI strategy by ensuring that we select the right partners and build a consistent pathway to bring AI solutions to life. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, technical experts, data privacy, and business leaders to align vendor solutions with company objectives, manage ongoing performance, and assess emerging opportunities in the AI ecosystem. What You Will Do Build a consistent framework for proof of concepts with approved vendors to ensure there is a simple pathway for exploring AI use cases Research, identify, and evaluate potential AI vendors, startups, and technology partners that align with company strategy Establish a list of preferred vendors that cover the vast majority of AI use cases, along with an exception process for new technologies Conduct vendor assessments, including capability analysis, proof-of-concept evaluations, and business impact modeling Collaborate with AI Strategy, IT, procurement, and business units to ensure vendor solutions meet functional, technical, and security requirements Ensure each AI vendor has a signed agreement with clear governance guidelines in place Build and maintain strong relationships with AI partners and vendors to ensure successful implementation and ongoing support Track and report vendor performance, ROI, and risk across the portfolio of AI partnerships Stay current on the AI vendor landscape, including emerging technologies, competitive offerings, and partnership trends Facilitate knowledge-sharing between vendors and internal teams to accelerate learning and adoption Support the development of AI partnership roadmaps and ensure alignment with broader company priorities Act as a liaison between vendors and internal teams to resolve issues, optimize solutions, and manage escalations Who You Are Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or related field; master’s preferred Two or more years of experience in vendor management, partnerships, procurement, or product strategy (AI/tech experience preferred) Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and how external vendors can enable business solutions Proven ability to evaluate vendor capabilities, work with internal procurement & legal teams Experience working in cross-functional teams, bridging business and technical stakeholders Familiarity with procurement processes, compliance considerations, and vendor governance best practices Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external partners Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple vendor relationships simultaneously Proficiency in tools for project management, vendor tracking, and reporting (e.g., Jira, DevOps, Excel, or procurement platforms) Ability to stay up to date on AI industry trends and translate them into actionable recommendations for the company Where You'll Work This position requires on-call responsibilities requiring work during nights, weekends, or holidays Works in a normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature, noise, dust and the like Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers) Some travel including travel to restaurant locations and trade shows. This position requires the ability to adhere to the LCE Travel policy This position may require minimal travel to vendor locations, assessment at stores and Ilitch Companies facilities, data centers or seminars/networking In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. LCE is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time. All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Little Caesars Enterprises Inc. Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process if so requested. This company participates in E-Verify. Click on any of the links below to view or print the full poster. E-Verify and Right to Work. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-02