Job Description
Job Description
We are sharing a specialised remote opportunity for experienced Buyers and Purchasing Agents to support a leading AI research lab working on next-generation machine learning systems.
This project focuses on applying real-world procurement and purchasing expertise to help AI teams better understand operational sourcing workflows and supply chain decision-making. Professionals in this role will contribute their domain knowledge by creating realistic tasks and reviewing deliverables that reflect common procurement and purchasing scenarios.
Key Responsibilities
Create structured deliverables based on common requests within the purchasing and procurement domain
Contribute professional expertise to help diagnose and solve real-world sourcing and purchasing challenges
Review peer-developed deliverables to improve research quality and domain accuracy
Provide detailed written explanations reflecting real procurement workflows and supplier management processes
Ensure tasks reflect authentic purchasing decisions and supply chain management scenarios
Ideal Profile
Strong candidates may have:
4+ years of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain roles
Strong understanding of supplier management, procurement processes, and purchasing operations
Excellent written communication skills with strong grammar and clarity
Ability to translate real-world purchasing workflows into structured tasks and scenarios
Strong attention to detail and ability to articulate operational reasoning
Educational Background:
Background in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Logistics, or related fields preferred
Nice to Have
Experience managing vendor relationships, procurement negotiations, or sourcing strategies
Experience working with purchasing systems, procurement platforms, or ERP tools
Experience explaining procurement processes and sourcing strategies clearly
Experience participating in training, documentation, or knowledge-sharing initiatives
Why This Opportunity
Contribute procurement and purchasing expertise to cutting-edge AI research initiatives
Help improve AI systems understanding of real supply chain and sourcing workflows
Work with leading AI labs advancing next-generation machine learning systems
Flexible remote work with competitive hourly compensation
Contract Details
Independent contractor role
Fully remote with flexible scheduling
Expected workload: ~30 hours per week (potential to scale up to 40 hours)
Project duration: approximately 3–4 weeks
Competitive rates between $60–$80/hour depending on expertise
Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
Projects may extend or adjust depending on scope and performance
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