Procurement Expert Vendor Management
Overview
Lead vendor management for elite creative and technical talent at AI research labs. Own end-to-end processes to ensure efficient vendor onboarding and optimization. Drive improvements in AI model performance through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations. This role differs by focusing on direct vendor interaction and rubric development for procurement decisions.
What You'll Do8
- 1Review simulated new-vendor intake requests
- 2Benchmark price and contract terms against realistic company reference data
- 3Consolidate multi-lens reviews into final approval recommendations
- 4Author step-level rubrics and golden responses for procurement evaluations
- 5Audit simulated company environments for realism and contradictions
- 6Work independently to meet deadlines while enhancing AI model performance
- 7Develop AI interview based on resume data
- 8Submit application via online portal
Requirements6
- 18+ years of professional experience in procurement operations or vendor management
- 2Hands-on experience managing real vendor requests and renewals
- 3Familiarity with mature procurement functions and formal vendor-review processes
- 4Strong written communication skills for structured feedback
- 5Preferred experience with spend-management or e-procurement platforms
- 6Prior task-writing or AI-training data experience
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