Purchasing Agent

micro1 is engaging Purchasing Agents to contribute to a customer's project focused on advancing AI systems in the procurement domain. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Design and author expert-level procurement tasks reflecting real-world complexity, including RFP drafting, bid evaluation, supplier scoring, and contract negotiation scenarios.
• Source, create, and format realistic procurement artifacts such as supplier quotations, specifications sheets, pricing tables, and technical documentation in multiple inconsistent formats.
• Define defensible sourcing recommendations with clear, well-reasoned justifications that mirror sophisticated procurement decision-making.
• Develop comprehensive grading rubrics to be used by AI grading agents, focusing on accurate evaluation of agent performance in vendor comparison, contract reasoning, and bid analysis.
• Ensure tasks accurately represent the granular challenges of procurement in specialized domains such as IT, industrial, or professional services.
• Provide clear, well-structured written and verbal communication to articulate procurement challenges, task context, and evaluation standards.
• Collaborate with micro1’s project team to review, refine, and validate created tasks and rubrics for quality and relevance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of proven experience in corporate or public-sector procurement, with direct responsibility for supplier analysis, bid matrices, and contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing non-standardized vendor submissions and producing detailed comparison matrices.
• Deep category knowledge in IT, industrial, or professional-services procurement, enabling nuanced scenario creation and evaluation.
• Exceptional written English skills, with advanced ability to author technical procurement documentation and articulate contract rationale.
• Strong foundation in procurement best practices, regulatory frameworks, and supplier evaluation methodologies.
• Experience with creating or assessing complex procurement scenarios or benchmarks is a plus.
• Proven attention to detail, analytical mindset, and a commitment to high-quality deliverables in demanding technical contexts.