Purchasing Agent for AI Training

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 41,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a procurement expert to help train AI systems for procurement tasks. You will craft realistic, expert-level materials and evaluation standards to teach AI how to reason through sourcing, vendor analysis, bid evaluation, and contract decisions, with no prior AI experience required.

This is a remote contract engagement offering an hourly compensation of $30–$65. You will design complex procurement scenarios across IT, industrial, and professional services, and develop grading

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of procurement experience in corporate or public-sector settings.
• Experience analyzing non-standard vendor submissions and producing comparison matrices.
• Deep knowledge of IT, industrial, or professional-services procurement.
• Strong bid analysis, supplier evaluation, and contract reasoning abilities.
• Excellent written English; ability to create technical procurement docs and explain contract rationale.

Responsibilities

• Design and write complex procurement tasks based on real-world scenarios (RFP drafting, bid evaluation, supplier scoring, contract negotiations).
• Source and format procurement artifacts (quotations, specs, pricing tables, technical docs) in varied formats.
• Develop defensible sourcing recommendations with clear reasoning for procurement decisions.
• Create detailed rubrics to evaluate AI performance in vendor comparison and bid analysis.
• Ensure tasks reflect challenges in IT, industrial, or professional services procurement.
• Communicate procurement challenges and task context clearly in writing and speech.
• Collaborate with the project team to review and validate tasks and rubrics.

Skills

Bid analysis

Supplier evaluation

Contract negotiation

Non-standard submissions analysis

Technical procurement docs

Job description

Role Overview

Apply your procurement expertise to help train next-generation AI systems for procurement work. You will create realistic, expert-level materials and evaluation standards that help AI models learn to reason through sourcing, vendor assessment, bid analysis, and contract decisions. Prior AI experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and write complex procurement tasks based on real-world scenarios, including RFP drafting, bid evaluation, supplier scoring, and contract negotiations.
• Source, create, and format realistic procurement artifacts, including supplier quotations, specification sheets, pricing tables, and technical documentation in varied and inconsistent formats.
• Develop defensible sourcing recommendations with clear reasoning that reflects sophisticated procurement decision-making.
• Create detailed grading rubrics for evaluating AI performance in vendor comparison, contract reasoning, and bid analysis.
• Ensure tasks reflect the detailed challenges of procurement in specialized areas such as IT, industrial, or professional services.
• Clearly communicate procurement challenges, task context, and evaluation standards in writing and conversation.
• Collaborate with the project team to review, refine, and validate tasks and rubrics for quality and relevance.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of demonstrated corporate or public-sector procurement experience, including direct responsibility for supplier analysis, bid matrices, and contract negotiation.
• Expertise in analyzing non-standardized vendor submissions and producing detailed comparison matrices.
• Deep category knowledge in IT, industrial, or professional-services procurement.
• Strong bid analysis, supplier evaluation, and contract reasoning skills.
• Exceptional written English skills and the ability to create technical procurement documentation and explain contract rationale.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, regulatory frameworks, and supplier evaluation methods.
• Experience creating or assessing complex procurement scenarios or benchmarks is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical judgment, and commitment to high-quality deliverables in demanding technical settings.

Work Terms

Remote contract engagement.

Compensation$30 to $65 per hour.