Manufacturing Specialist | $80/hr Remote
Posted 2 weeks ago by Crossing Hurdles
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Manufacturing Procurement Specialist role at Crossing Hurdles involves creating realistic procurement scenarios and tasks based on manufacturing experience to assist AI research labs. The position is fully remote and requires collaboration with research teams to enhance AI understanding of procurement workflows. Candidates should have strong procurement experience and be able to provide detailed feedback on AI-generated responses. The contract is hourly, lasting approximately six weeks with a commitment of 10-40 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write realistic procurement scenarios and tasks based on real-world manufacturing experience
- Develop examples involving vendor negotiations, pricing strategies, purchase orders, and supplier performance evaluation
- Create detailed use cases around cost analysis, contract management, quality assurance, and supply chain coordination
- Review and assess AI-generated procurement responses for accuracy, compliance, and industry best practices
- Provide structured, detailed feedback to help improve AI understanding of manufacturing procurement workflows
- Collaborate with research teams to refine processes and ensure scenario authenticity
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in a buying, procurement, or supply chain management role within manufacturing
- Proven record of vendor relationship management, contract negotiation, and cost optimization
- Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement platforms, and digital workflow tools
- Excellent written communication with strong grammar and attention to detail
- Demonstrated recognition or achievements in procurement or operations management
Salary (Rate): £80.00/hr
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm. We refer top candidates to our partners working with the world’s leading AI research labs to help build and train cutting-edge AI models.
Position: Manufacturing Procurement Specialist
Type: Hourly Contract
Compensation: $65–$80/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: Approximately 6 weeks
Commitment: 10-40 hours/week, fully remote and asynchronous
Role Responsibilities
- Write realistic procurement scenarios and tasks based on real-world manufacturing experience
- Develop examples involving vendor negotiations, pricing strategies, purchase orders, and supplier performance evaluation
- Create detailed use cases around cost analysis, contract management, quality assurance, and supply chain coordination
- Review and assess AI-generated procurement responses for accuracy, compliance, and industry best practices
- Provide structured, detailed feedback to help improve AI understanding of manufacturing procurement workflows
- Collaborate with research teams to refine processes and ensure scenario authenticity
Ideal Qualifications
- Strong experience in a buying, procurement, or supply chain management role within manufacturing
- Proven record of vendor relationship management, contract negotiation, and cost optimization
- Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement platforms, and digital workflow tools
- Excellent written communication with strong grammar and attention to detail
- Demonstrated recognition or achievements in procurement or operations management
Application Process
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume (15 min)
- Submit form