Purchasing Platform

We’re transforming property tech! Purchasing Platform Inc. is a next generation marketplace serving the property management sector. Leveraging our market knowledge and tech savvy, we revolutionize the procurement of products and services across the property management sector. By centralizing procurement, our software brings stronger corporate controls and greater spend visibility to portfolio operators of all sizes. About the Role We're looking for a Software Engineering Apprentice to help us build, integrate, and ship AI-powered features on top of our existing product. You'll work directly with our engineering team in Ruby and JavaScript/TypeScript, writing real code in our production stack from day one — not toy projects or sandboxed exercises. A core part of this role is using AI tools to replace fragile, manual processes with scalable automation — connecting systems across Sales, Operations, and Product so that our team spends less time on repetitive work and more time on things that matter. We are not looking for someone who will manage the status quo. We want someone who ships, iterates, and actively looks for the next thing to improve. Apprenticeship Details Job Title: Software Engineering Apprentice Type: Part-Time (20 hrs/week) Location: Hybrid in Chicago, IL (1-2 days in office per week) Compensation: Paid Length of Apprenticeship: 6-months Estimated Start Date: June 1, 2026 This is a paid, part-time role (20 hrs/week) with a genuine path to full-time employment for the right person. You will be expected to roll up your sleeves, ask good questions, and take ownership of your work from day one. What you’ll be doing Key Responsibilities Software Development - Write clean, well-tested code in Ruby and JavaScript/TypeScript alongside our engineering team - Build and ship product features end-to-end — from scoping and implementation through deployment and monitoring - Contribute to code reviews, technical discussions, and engineering best practices - Debug and improve existing systems, reducing technical debt and fragile manual workarounds AI Integration & Automation - Build AI-powered features and workflows using LLM APIs (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.) in our existing stack - Connect internal and third-party tools via APIs and integrations (CRMs, project trackers, databases) - Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Ops, and Product to identify and automate high-impact manual processes - Document integration patterns, experiments, and results clearly for the wider team What You'll Own - Features shipped per quarter — measured by test coverage and production stability - Reduction in manual processing time across workflows you automate — tracked against a defined roadmap - Quality of code contributions: well-documented, reviewed, and built with the next engineer in mind - Breadth and reliability of integrations built and maintained What Success Looks Like Over the Next 6 Months Within the first 30 days, you will have a working understanding of our codebase and stack, have shipped your first pull request to production, and identified at least one automation opportunity to bring to your manager. By month three, you are contributing independently to feature work in Ruby and JavaScript/TypeScript, have shipped at least one AI-powered integration, and engineering trusts you to own a slice of the product. By month six, you are being seriously evaluated for a full-time offer. Multiple workflows have been meaningfully automated, your code is stable and well-reviewed, and the team sees you as a reliable contributor across the stack. What you'll bring to the role What We’re Looking For Experience & Qualifications - Working knowledge of Ruby or JavaScript/TypeScript — you've built something real with at least one of them - Familiarity with web development fundamentals: REST APIs, databases, version control with Git - Hands-on experience with at least one LLM API or AI framework — you've integrated AI into a project - Genuine curiosity about applied AI — you follow the space and have opinions about what's useful - Strong communicator — you can explain what you built, why it matters, and what comes next - High ownership mindset — you surface issues proactively and follow through without being chased Tools We Use - Languages: Ruby, JavaScript / TypeScript - AI APIs & frameworks: Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, LangChain - Automation & integrations: REST APIs, webhooks, Zapier, Make (Integromat) - Data: PostgreSQL, Supabase, Redis - Dev tooling: Git / GitHub, VS Code, CI/CD via GitHub Actions - Collaboration: Slack, Notion, Linear — you'll be connecting AI to these too #LI-Remote #BI-Remote Join Our Team: Perks, Benefits, and Culture At Purchasing Platform, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be part of something bigger. Our comprehensive benefits package and vibrant culture are designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth. Here's what full-time team members can look forward to when joining our team: Competitive Compensation & Benefits Health & Wellness: Choose from a variety of health plans tailored to meet your needs. Plus, enjoy a $75/month wellness perk to support your fitness and mental health. Financial Security: Plan for the future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a company match. We also provide a $75/month remote work expense reimbursement to cover your cell phone or internet costs. Work-Life Balance: With a minimum of 30 days of paid time off each year, including PTO, holidays, and a winter break, you'll have the time you need to relax and recharge. Parental Leave: We support new parents with 6 weeks of paid leave, ensuring you have the time to bond with your little one. Hybrid Work Model: Our team enjoys the flexibility of a hybrid work model. Join us in-office each Tuesday for our All Hands meeting and collaboration sessions. On other days, choose where you work best, whether from home or our office. We also offer a commuter expense reimbursement perk to make your in-office days easier. Our Cultural Hub: Located in the heart of downtown Chicago at 444 N Wells St. Ste 502, our office is more than just a workspace—it's a hub where creativity and collaboration thrive. Our Core Values Bring Joy: We believe in making every day enjoyable for our team and our customers. Value People: Every team member is respected, heard, and valued. Make an Impact: We're driven to make a positive difference in everything we do. Keep It Simple: Efficiency and clarity guide our processes and decisions. Always Be Curious: Continuous learning and innovation are at the heart of our culture. Commitment to Equality We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

We’re transforming property tech! Purchasing Platform Inc. is a next generation marketplace serving the property management sector. Leveraging our market knowledge and tech savvy, we revolutionize the procurement of products and services across the property management sector. By centralizing procurement, our software brings stronger corporate controls and greater spend visibility to portfolio operators of all sizes. About the Role We're a fast-moving tech startup looking for a curious, motivated DevOps/IT Apprentice to grow alongside our engineering team. You'll get real exposure to cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and internal IT operations — not just ticket-filing. We are not looking for someone who will maintain the status quo. We want someone who is excited to build — to automate manual processes, improve reliability, and help lay the infrastructure foundation that will support our next phase of growth. Apprenticeship Details Job Title: DevOps / IT Apprentice Type: Part-Time (20 hrs/week) Location: Hybrid or Remote Compensation: Paid Length of Apprenticeship: 6-months Estimated Start Date: June 1, 2026 This is a paid, part-time role (20 hrs/week) with a genuine path to full-time employment for the right person. You will be expected to roll up your sleeves, ask good questions, and take ownership of your work from day one. What you’ll be doing Key Responsibilities Infrastructure & Cloud - Assist with cloud infrastructure setup and monitoring (AWS/GCP/Azure) - Support CI/CD pipeline maintenance and automation scripts - Monitor systems and respond to alerts under senior engineer guidance - Participate in on-call rotations (light exposure, well-supported) IT Operations - Help manage internal IT: devices, access, accounts, and onboarding - Document processes, runbooks, and infrastructure diagrams - Partner cross-functionally with product and engineering on systems improvements - Identify manual or fragile workflows and propose automation solutions What You'll Own - Number of manual processes automated or documented per quarter - System uptime and incident response time (supported, not solo) - Quality and completeness of internal IT documentation and runbooks - On-time delivery of assigned infrastructure tasks What Success Looks Like Over the Next 6 Months Within the first 30 days, you will have a working understanding of our infrastructure, have shadowed key systems, completed your first documented runbook, and identified at least one process that could be automated or improved. By month three, you are contributing independently to infrastructure tasks, have shipped at least one automation or improvement, and engineering trusts you to own a slice of operations. By month six, you are being seriously evaluated for a full-time offer. Our internal IT is better documented, key manual workflows are more automated, and you are a reliable partner to the engineering team. What you'll bring to the role What We’re Looking For Experience & Qualifications - Currently studying or recently graduated in CS, IT, or a related field - Familiarity with Linux/Unix command line basics - Exposure to at least one cloud platform or containerization (Docker/K8s a plus) - Some scripting experience (Bash, Python, or similar) - Reliable, communicative, and genuinely curious about how systems work - High ownership mindset — you follow through without needing to be chased Tools We Use - Cloud & Infra: AWS / GCP, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes - CI/CD: GitHub Actions, CircleCI - Monitoring: Datadog, PagerDuty, Grafana - Collaboration: Slack, Notion, Linear, Jira - Version control: Git / GitHub #LI-Remote #BI-Remote Join Our Team: Perks, Benefits, and Culture At Purchasing Platform, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be part of something bigger. Our comprehensive benefits package and vibrant culture are designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth. Here's what full-time team members can look forward to when joining our team: Competitive Compensation & Benefits Health & Wellness: Choose from a variety of health plans tailored to meet your needs. Plus, enjoy a $75/month wellness perk to support your fitness and mental health. Financial Security: Plan for the future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a company match. We also provide a $75/month remote work expense reimbursement to cover your cell phone or internet costs. Work-Life Balance: With a minimum of 30 days of paid time off each year, including PTO, holidays, and a winter break, you'll have the time you need to relax and recharge. Parental Leave: We support new parents with 6 weeks of paid leave, ensuring you have the time to bond with your little one. Hybrid Work Model: Our team enjoys the flexibility of a hybrid work model. Join us in-office each Tuesday for our All Hands meeting and collaboration sessions. On other days, choose where you work best, whether from home or our office. We also offer a commuter expense reimbursement perk to make your in-office days easier. Our Cultural Hub: Located in the heart of downtown Chicago at 444 N Wells St. Ste 502, our office is more than just a workspace—it's a hub where creativity and collaboration thrive. Our Core Values Bring Joy: We believe in making every day enjoyable for our team and our customers. Value People: Every team member is respected, heard, and valued. Make an Impact: We're driven to make a positive difference in everything we do. Keep It Simple: Efficiency and clarity guide our processes and decisions. Always Be Curious: Continuous learning and innovation are at the heart of our culture. Commitment to Equality We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

We’re transforming property tech! Purchasing Platform Inc. is a next generation marketplace serving the property management sector. Leveraging our market knowledge and tech savvy, we revolutionize the procurement of products and services across the property management sector. By centralizing procurement, our software brings stronger corporate controls and greater spend visibility to portfolio operators of all sizes. About the RolePurchasing Platform is a fast-growing, profitable B2B eCommerce marketplace solutions company that is seeking a Director of Data Strategy & Analytics to lead our data function and drive insight-driven decision-making across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of data engineering, business intelligence, and financial strategy. You will be responsible for building and scaling our data infrastructure, deploying automation tools, and constructing the analytical frameworks that power growth across every part of our business. The Director of Data Strategy & Analytics will own the data narrative for Purchasing Platform — from raw data ingestion to boardroom-ready insights. You will partner closely with senior leaders across operations, finance, product, and sales to ensure that our data assets are accurate, accessible, and actionable. You will report to the Vice President of Finance and play a key role in shaping the company’s long-term data strategy as we scale toward $50M and beyond. Key Responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesData Strategy & Vision - Define and own the company’s multi-year data strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities across revenue growth, operational efficiency, and customer experience. - Develop and maintain enterprise data standards, governance frameworks, and policies that ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all data assets. - Identify and evaluate emerging data technologies, platforms, and methodologies — including AI/ML-powered analytics — and build a roadmap for their adoption where they deliver measurable commercial value. - Partner with senior leadership (VP Finance, CTO, SVP Operations) to translate business questions into structured analytical programs w/clear data requirements & success metrics. - Represent the data function in cross-functional leadership discussions, board presentations, and external partner conversations as the company’s data authority. Data Infrastructure & Engineering - Oversee the design, development, and continuous improvement of our data pipelines, data warehouse, and ETL/ELT processes to ensure scalable, reliable, and timely data delivery. - Deploy and manage automation tools that streamline the acquisition, processing, and integration of structured and unstructured data from disparate internal and external sources. - Establish and enforce data quality standards and monitoring practices — implementing data validation, lineage tracking, and anomaly detection to safeguard the integrity of all data assets. - Evaluate and manage key data platform vendors and tools (e.g., cloud data warehouses, BI platforms, statistical software), ensuring fit-for-purpose selection and cost-effective usage. - Ensure data infrastructure is built for scale, with architectural decisions that support 2–3x data volume growth over the next 18–24 months. Analytics, Insights & Business Intelligence - Lead the design and delivery of dashboards, reports, and analytical models that support decision-making across commercial, operational, and financial functions. - Construct and maintain analytical datasets that enable trend analysis, forecasting, cohort analysis, segmentation, and performance benchmarking across the business. - Apply statistical methods, predictive modeling, and advanced analytical methodologies to surface non-obvious insights that inform both tactical decisions and long-term strategy. - Champion self-serve analytics capabilities, enabling business stakeholders to access and interpret data independently while maintaining appropriate governance guardrails. - Develop a rigorous A/B testing and experimentation framework to support continuous improvement across product, pricing, marketing, and customer success functions. Team Leadership & Organizational Development - Build, lead, and develop a high-performing data team — including analysts, and BI developers — through hiring, mentorship, performance management, and structured growth planning. - Establish a team culture defined by intellectual curiosity, data literacy, operational discipline, and a strong bias toward delivering business impact. - Create a data literacy program that upskills non-technical stakeholders across the organization, fostering a data-informed culture at every level. - Own departmental budgeting, headcount planning, and vendor spend, ensuring resources are deployed effectively to maximize the return on data investment. - Define and track team performance metrics — including delivery velocity, data quality scores, stakeholder satisfaction, and coverage of analytical use cases. Stakeholder Partnership & Data Activation - Act as a strategic thought partner to commercial and operational leaders, translating complex analytical outputs into clear, actionable recommendations. - Partner with the Sales and Marketing teams to develop customer segmentation models, demand forecasting tools, and campaign attribution frameworks that directly support revenue growth. - Support the Finance function with financial modeling inputs, scenario analysis, and KPI reporting that improve the accuracy and speed of financial planning cycles. - Collaborate with Product and Technology teams to embed data-driven feedback loops into the product development lifecycle, from feature prioritization to post-launch measurement. - Develop and maintain a stakeholder engagement cadence — including regular business reviews, roadmap alignment sessions, and feedback mechanisms — to ensure the data function remains tightly connected to evolving business needs. Data Governance, Security & Compliance - Own the company’s data governance framework, ensuring policies and practices are in place for data classification, access control, retention, and documentation. - Ensure all data practices are compliant with applicable data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and internal security standards, particularly in relation to customer and partner data. - Develop and maintain a data catalog and data dictionary that provides organization-wide visibility into available data assets, their provenance, and appropriate use. - Proactively assess and mitigate data risk, including risks associated with third-party data sharing, AI model inputs, and evolving regulatory requirements. What You’ll Own (Key Metrics) What You’ll Own (Key Metrics) - Data platform uptime, pipeline reliability, and data freshness SLAs across all critical datasets - Analytical coverage: percentage of key business decisions supported by structured data and reporting - Data quality score across core data domains (customers, transactions, product, supplier) - Time-to-insight: average time from data request to stakeholder-ready output - Self-serve analytics adoption rate across non-technical business stakeholders - Team engagement, retention, and skills development progress within the data function - Data infrastructure cost as a percentage of revenue - Number of active analytical initiatives and conversion rate from insight to business decision What Success Looks Like Over the Next 12 Months What Success Looks Like Over the Next 12 MonthsWithin the first 90 days, you will complete a comprehensive audit of our existing data infrastructure, tooling, team capabilities, and analytical coverage — and deliver a prioritized data strategy roadmap to the executive team. This roadmap will identify the top five highest-ROI data initiatives to pursue across commercial/finance intelligence, operational analytics, and data quality improvement. By month six, at least three of those initiatives will be in flight with clear owners, timelines, and success metrics. The team will have measurably improved data reliability and stakeholder satisfaction, and at least one new analytical capability — a forecasting model, a segmentation framework, or a self-serve dashboard suite — will be live and actively used by the business. By end of year one, Purchasing Platform will have a defensible, scalable data infrastructure; a mature governance framework; a culture of data-informed decision-making across the full organization; and a data function that is regarded internally as a strategic asset rather than a reporting service. What We’re Looking For What We’re Looking ForExperience & Qualifications - 7+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or data engineering, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or management capacity. - Proven experience in a B2B eCommerce, marketplace, or B2B SaaS environment with annual revenue of $20M+; experience scaling a data function through a high-growth phase is strongly preferred. - Demonstrated success building and leading data teams, including hiring, developing, and retaining analytical talent. - Strong hands-on proficiency with SQL and at least one statistical or data science language (Python, R); experience with modern data stack components (e.g., dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Fivetran, Airflow). - Deep experience with business intelligence and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI) and a track record of building dashboards and reporting frameworks that drive commercial action. - Experience with statistical modeling, forecasting techniques, and A/B testing methodologies. - Familiarity with data governance frameworks, data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and enterprise data security best practices. Core CompetenciesData Quality | Data Visualization | Statistical Analysis | Forecasting | Trend Analysis | Data Governance | Team Building | Stakeholder Communication | Data Standards | Statistical Software | BI Platforms | Budget Management Managerial ScopeStaffing | Pay Decisions | Training & Development | Performance Evaluation | Day-to-Day Supervision | Budget Ownership | Process & Policy Development (Partial) Culture Fit Culture FitThis role is best suited to a leader who is genuinely energized by the challenge of turning raw data into competitive advantage. You are as comfortable getting into the details of a broken pipeline as you are presenting a data strategy to the executive team — and you bring intellectual rigor and pragmatic judgment to both. You lead with curiosity, communicate with clarity, and find satisfaction in building the people and systems around you. You understand that the most sophisticated model in the world has no value if it doesn’t change a decision — and you hold yourself and your team accountable to business impact, not just technical output. At this stage of growth, the Director of Data Strategy & Analytics must be comfortable operating with some ambiguity, making decisions with imperfect information, and course-correcting quickly. We don’t expect perfection from our analytical work. We expect speed and a relentless focus on delivering insight that drives the business forward. Bring it. Join Our Team: Perks, Benefits, and Culture At Purchasing Platform, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be part of something bigger. Our comprehensive benefits package and vibrant culture are designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth. Here's what full-time team members can look forward to when joining our team: Competitive Compensation & Benefits Health & Wellness: Choose from a variety of health plans tailored to meet your needs. Plus, enjoy a $75/month wellness perk to support your fitness and mental health. Financial Security: Plan for the future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a company match. We also provide a $75/month remote work expense reimbursement to cover your cell phone or internet costs. Work-Life Balance: With a minimum of 30 days of paid time off each year, including PTO, holidays, and a winter break, you'll have the time you need to relax and recharge. Parental Leave: We support new parents with 6 weeks of paid leave, ensuring you have the time to bond with your little one. Hybrid Work Model: Our team enjoys the flexibility of a hybrid work model. Join us in-office each Tuesday for our All Hands meeting and collaboration sessions. On other days, choose where you work best, whether from home or our office. We also offer a commuter expense reimbursement perk to make your in-office days easier. Our Cultural Hub: Located in the heart of downtown Chicago at 444 N Wells St. Ste 502, our office is more than just a workspace—it's a hub where creativity and collaboration thrive. Our Core Values Bring Joy: We believe in making every day enjoyable for our team and our customers. Value People: Every team member is respected, heard, and valued. Make an Impact: We're driven to make a positive difference in everything we do. Keep It Simple: Efficiency and clarity guide our processes and decisions. Always Be Curious: Continuous learning and innovation are at the heart of our culture. Commitment to Equality We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. #LI-Remote #BI-Remote