Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience in procurement or purchasing roles within wholesale or retail sectors., Extensive knowledge of cost analysis and contract negotiation., Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail., Experience in developing training materials and a collaborative mindset..

Key responsibilities:

Educate AI models on procurement processes and vendor negotiations.

Provide expertise in buying and analyzing sales trends for goods.

Review AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance.

Collaborate with AI teams to enhance procurement-related modules.

Job description

Join our customer's team as a Procurement Specialist - AI Trainer and help shape the future of intelligent procurement solutions. Utilize your procurement expertise to train advanced AI systems in vendor negotiations, cost analysis, and product sourcing, driving innovation in purchasing and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities:

- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to educate AI models about procurement processes, vendor negotiations, and contract management.

- Provide real-world expertise in buying, analyzing sales trends, and cost evaluation for both durable and nondurable goods.

- Model decision-making scenarios for inventory, product sourcing, and value-based purchasing within AI training datasets.

- Review and provide feedback on AI-generated responses, ensuring technical accuracy and industry relevance.

- Draft, edit, and refine training materials on negotiation strategies, supplier relations, and procurement best practices.

- Collaborate with AI development teams to iterate and enhance procurement-related AI modules.

- Stay updated on industry trends and integrate new insights into AI knowledge bases.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience as a Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Coordinator, or a similar role within wholesale or retail sectors.

- Extensive knowledge of merchandise procurement, cost analysis, and contract negotiation.

- Demonstrated ability to analyze market trends, supplier options, and product value.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.

- Ability to translate complex procurement concepts into clear, structured information for technical teams.

- Experience in developing or delivering training materials and documentation.

- Strong collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Background in AI training, machine learning data annotation, or technical enablement.

- Experience introducing new products and managing vendor relationships in a digital environment.

- Familiarity with digital procurement platforms or automation tools.

About RYZ Labs:

RYZ Labs is a startup studio built in 2021 by two lifelong entrepreneurs. The founders of RYZ have worked at some of the world's largest tech companies and some of the most iconic consumer brands. They have lived and worked in Argentina for many years and have decades of experience in Latam. What brought them together is the passion for the early phases of company creation and the idea of attracting the brightest talents in order to build industry-defining companies in a post-pandemic world.

Our teams are remote and distributed throughout the US and Latam. They use the latest cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing to create applications that are scalable and resilient. We aim to provide diverse product solutions for different industries, planning to build a large number of startups in the upcoming years.

At RYZ, you will find yourself working with autonomy and efficiency, owning every step of your development. We provide an environment of opportunities, learning, growth, expansion, and challenging projects. You will deepen your experience while sharing and learning from a team of great professionals and specialists.

Our values and what to expect:

- Customer First Mentality - every decision we make should be made through the lens of the customer.

- Bias for Action - urgency is critical, expect that the timeline to get something done is accelerated.

- Ownership - step up if you see an opportunity to help, even if not your core responsibility.

- Humility and Respect - be willing to learn, be vulnerable, and treat everyone who interacts with RYZ with respect.

- Frugality - being frugal and cost-conscious helps us do more with less

- Deliver Impact - get things done in the most efficient way.

- Raise our Standards - always be looking to improve our processes, our team, and our expectations. The status quo is not good enough and never should be.

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