• Support end-to-end sourcing projects across all indirect spend categories including SaaS, software licensing, IT services, professional services, marketing, facilities, and corporate services • Co-ordinate RFx activities (RFI, RFP, RFQ) using the Coupa Sourcing Module or bespoke frameworks as directed by the Sourcing Lead • Gather, organise, and validate vendor responses for completeness and comparability • Maintain evaluation workbooks, pricing models, and commercial comparison tools • Conduct should-cost analysis and cost structure breakdowns to support negotiation strategy • Gather market benchmarking data and competitive pricing intelligence across domestic and international vendors • Perform spend analysis identifying trends, outliers, and savings opportunities • Support category reviews by preparing spend category reports, supplier landscape summaries, vendor concentration analysis, and contract expiry profiles to inform the Sourcing Lead’s category planning • Review vendor contracts (MSAs, SOWs, Order Forms, Amendments) and identify key commercial terms, deviations, and areas requiring the Sourcing Lead’s attention • Support commercial negotiations by preparing data packs, talking points, and scenario analyses

Role Description We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for senior procurement and vendor-management professionals with extensive experience in supplier evaluation, contract renewals, spend operations, cross-functional review, and structured procurement decision-making. This role supports an advanced AI initiative focused on creating realistic simulations of real-world procurement workflows. Selected professionals will: - Review vendor requests - Benchmark pricing and contract terms - Consolidate feedback from finance, legal, security, and IT teams - Develop high-quality evaluation rubrics reflecting how experienced procurement leaders assess new suppliers and renewals Qualifications - At least 8 years of professional experience in procurement, spend operations, strategic sourcing, or vendor management - Hands-on experience managing new-vendor requests and contract renewals - Experience working within a mature procurement function with formal vendor-review processes - Strong understanding of supplier due diligence, commercial terms, contract risk, and stakeholder approvals - Ability to assess vendor proposals from financial, legal, security, IT, and operational perspectives - Excellent written communication and structured analytical skills - Comfort producing detailed rubric-style feedback and approval recommendations - Ability to work independently within a remote and asynchronous environment Requirements - A degree in supply chain management, procurement, business administration, finance, operations, or a related discipline is helpful - Professional qualifications in procurement, sourcing, contract management, or supply chain may be valuable - Certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, or comparable credentials may strengthen an application - Equivalent senior-level experience in procurement or vendor-management operations may also be considered Nice to Have - Experience with modern spend-management, sourcing, or e-procurement platforms - Background in technology procurement, SaaS purchasing, or enterprise vendor management - Familiarity with third-party risk management and vendor due diligence - Experience developing procurement playbooks, approval frameworks, or policy documentation - Prior task-writing, rubric-authoring, quality-review, or AI training-data experience - Experience working with finance, legal, security, IT, compliance, and business stakeholders - Knowledge of contract negotiation, renewal strategy, supplier performance, and spend optimisation Benefits - Apply senior procurement expertise to realistic, high-impact evaluation work - Shape how advanced AI systems understand vendor review and contract-renewal workflows - Work across pricing, commercial terms, stakeholder feedback, and supplier risk - Develop procurement rubrics and reference responses grounded in real-world experience - Participate in flexible remote work with competitive hourly compensation Contract Details - Independent contractor role - Fully remote with flexible scheduling - Competitive rates between $65–$95 per hour depending on expertise and project scope - Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise - Work may include vendor-request review, renewal assessment, rubric development, reference-answer creation, and simulation auditing - Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance - Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution About the Platform This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams. By submitting this application, you acknowledge that your information may be processed by 24-MAG LLC for recruitment and opportunity matching in accordance with our Privacy Policy: https://www.24-mag.com/privacy-policy

• Lead initial Agile strategic project across the global organization while supporting the development of an Agile mindset with the Procurement organization • Establish Agile roadmap, program ideation, and business case/ROI for future Agile programing • Support Freight & Logistics and MRO Category Managers in developing and executing multi-year sourcing strategies aligned to business and operational priorities • Translate stakeholder needs into executable sourcing plans, including RFPs, negotiations, renewals, and supplier transitions • Ensure consistent execution of sourcing strategies across regions through structured governance, tools, and best practices • Drive speed, rigor, and discipline in sourcing execution—ensuring timely delivery of committed outcomes • Directly support and enable Strategic Sourcing Managers and Category Managers in executing high-impact initiatives • Partner with teams to identify, evaluate, and manage key suppliers to ensure service reliability, cost competitiveness, and performance improvement • Support negotiation strategies and contract development • Drive supplier performance management, including scorecards, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Execute procurement processes, including RFP (Request for Proposal) management, negotiation preparation, and cost analysis, to support operational goals and strategies. • Respond to client inquiries regarding order status, changes, or cancellations, ensuring seamless communication and customer satisfaction. • Manage purchasing activities for goods, materials, supplies, and services, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and securing favorable terms. • Prepare purchase orders, approve payments, and negotiate pricing to ensure efficient and smooth procurement operations. • Coordinate with suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve issues such as shortages or late deliveries. • Build and manage relationships with suppliers within a specific commodity to align with business needs and performance expectations. • Oversee schedules and purchase orders for assigned commodities, ensuring timely delivery and cost optimization.