Global AI Talent Sourcer | Strategic & Data-Driven

Logoslabs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Appen is seeking a Strategic Sourcer to join a new global sourcing hub focused on identifying contributors for complex AI projects across diverse domains. This strategic, hands-on role collaborates with the Sourcing Lead, Recruitment, and Delivery to translate requirements into effective searches and scale sourcing for high-volume needs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in sourcing or related fields, strong research and communication skills, and experience using data-driven insights to inform

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, recruitment, talent acquisition, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute creative sourcing strategies for specialized, hard-to-reach, and high-volume needs.
• Explore communities, networks, referrals, and non-traditional channels to find contributors.
• Translate project requirements into targeted searches and adapt strategies as needs evolve.
• Communicate sourcing progress, challenges, and market feedback, and flag potential risks.
• Use sourcing and conversion data to identify bottlenecks, test approaches, and improve performance.
• Use AI and automation in research, outreach, analysis, and sourcing workflows to improve efficiency.

Skills

Sourcing

Research

Communication

Collaboration

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS systems

Job description

Appen is seeking a Strategic Sourcer to join a new global sourcing hub focused on identifying contributors for complex AI projects across diverse domains. This strategic, hands-on role collaborates with the Sourcing Lead, Recruitment, and Delivery to translate requirements into effective searches and scale sourcing for high-volume needs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in sourcing or related fields, strong research and communication skills, and experience using data-driven insights to inform