Purchasing Agent - AI trainer

Required Skills

Purchase
Vendor Management

Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing Agent - AI trainer


Job Type: Contract (Full-time or Part-time)


Location: Remote


Job Summary

Join our customer's team as a Purchasing Agent - AI trainer and play a pivotal role in shaping both procurement excellence and AI-driven solutions. Leverage your expertise in vendor management and procurement to train AI systems, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and innovation in purchasing processes. This is a unique opportunity to blend traditional procurement responsibilities with cutting-edge AI training.


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and process purchase orders, bid proposals, and requisition reviews for goods and services.
  • Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and partners to secure optimal terms.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable procurement laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
  • Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and market data to identify cost-saving opportunities and determine fair pricing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and the AI team to enhance purchasing workflows and data accuracy for training AI models.
  • Monitor supplier performance, maintain strong vendor relationships, and resolve issues promptly.
  • Document and communicate best practices, insights, and procurement guidelines to drive process improvement and effective AI training.


Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or vendor management.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex information clearly.
  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills; adept at interpreting financial and market data.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to ethical, compliant purchasing practices.
  • Comfort with remote collaboration and digital procurement platforms.
  • Ability to adapt and contribute in a fast-evolving, AI-enhanced environment.
  • Self-starter with excellent organizational and time management abilities.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in training or working with AI/machine learning systems.
  • Background in procurement automation or digital transformation projects.
  • Relevant certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent.


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