Sourcing and Program Professional - Hybrid

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Sourcing and Program Professional for a Hybrid position (3 days onsite per week) with a Leading Technology Firm located in New York, NY. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity.
We are looking for a highly organized sourcing and program professional to support vendor onboarding and contracting execution for a global network of vendors supplying human-annotated data for AI research and product development. You'll be the connective tissue between sourcing managers, business partners, and vendors, managing each engagement from selection through to a signed contract and a live program.
Responsibilities:

• Partner with stakeholders to execute sourcing and vendor management for GenAI data annotation and collection vendors
• Lead contract negotiations that optimize value to the company
• Manage vendor performance and governance in collaboration with the business
• Provide market intelligence and sourcing updates to leadership
• Run RFIs and RFPs
• Perform pricing analysis and benchmarking on spreadsheet software
• Support sourcing managers in coordinating deals, executing agreements, and managing third-party administrators

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree
• 4+ years of outsourcing or strategic sourcing experience, ideally in tech or AI domains
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex contracts and managing vendor relationships
• Strong commercial negotiation skills across multiple levers beyond rates (volume discounts, quality thresholds, speed to quality, service levels)
• Program management experience with business stakeholders, cross-functional groups, and third parties
• Highly organized structured thinker; able to synthesize complex information into executive-ready summaries

Desired skills:

• Experience sourcing annotations for ML/AI or large language model development
• Experience managing high-volume data annotation sourcing programs
• Experience working with BPOs, crowdsource/freelance platforms, and boutique data vendors
• Experience breaking down vendor cost models and ROI drivers
• Prior experience at other major technology companies

Pay range: up to $105.62 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!
Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)
ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.
Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website
ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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