Lead Global Sourcing for AI Talent

Appen Limited; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Appen Limited is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead to build and lead a new global sourcing hub for AI project talent spanning translation to technical fields. You will define hub operations, develop the team, and partner with Recruitment and Delivery to craft scalable sourcing strategies.

The role combines hands-on sourcing with strategic leadership, using data, AI tools, and automation to improve research, outreach, and funnel performance across time zones.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in sourcing, recruitment, talent acquisition, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading or mentoring sourcing teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute sourcing strategies for specialized, hard-to-reach needs.
• Partner with Recruitment and Delivery to assess requirements and project needs.
• Build relationships with production stakeholders and communicate risks and timelines.
• Embed AI and automation into sourcing workflows to improve research, outreach, and efficiency.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Appen Limited is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead to build and lead a new global sourcing hub for AI project talent spanning translation to technical fields. You will define hub operations, develop the team, and partner with Recruitment and Delivery to craft scalable sourcing strategies.

The role combines hands-on sourcing with strategic leadership, using data, AI tools, and automation to improve research, outreach, and funnel performance across time zones.