Manufacturing Procurement Specialist

Mercor is seeking experienced buyers and purchasing agents to support a leading AI lab in advancing research and infrastructure for next-generation machine learning systems. This engagement focuses on diagnosing and solving real issues in manufacturing procurement through hands-on scenario creation and validation. It's an opportunity to contribute your expertise to cutting-edge AI research while working independently and remotely on your own schedule.

## Key Responsibilities

• Write tasks and scenarios that reflect real-world buying and purchasing work in manufacturing based on your professional experience

• Create realistic situations involving vendor negotiations, purchase orders, supplier evaluation, and inventory management

• Develop scenarios for cost analysis, contract management, quality assurance, and supply chain coordination

• Review and evaluate AI responses to procurement queries for accuracy and industry standards

• Provide detailed feedback on manufacturing purchasing scenarios to improve AI training

## Ideal Qualifications

• 4+ years professional experience in a buying or purchasing role in manufacturing

• Demonstrated professional recognition and management responsibilities

• Proficient with using computers and navigating various software systems

• Excellent written communication with strong grammar and spelling skills

• Pass video interview, background check, training, and qualification quiz

• Average 14 years experience preferred

## **More About the Opportunity**

• Expected workload: 20+ hours per week, with flexibility to scale up to 40 hours

• Project start date: immediately, lasting for around 6 weeks

## **Application Process**

• Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps

• Typical response time: within one week of submission