Category Management Specialist

What You'll Do6

• Evaluate AI responses about merchandising, category management, and procurement workflows for factual accuracy and relevance.
• Turn your hands-on experience with tools like SAP Ariba or Coupa into expert training examples.
• Write clear critiques of AI-generated pricing, markdown, and sourcing recommendations.
• Flag gaps or errors in AI output that relate to supplier management, spend analysis, or category strategy.
• Provide feedback that helps AI models mirror real buying and sourcing decisions.
• Work on your own schedule and submit written evaluations when projects need your domain input.

Requirements6

• At least 5 years of professional experience in merchandising, category management, buying, or procurement.
• Background in a role such as SAP Ariba Functional Consultant, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Procurement Manager, Category Manager, Category Buyer, Source-to-Pay Analyst, S2P Functional Analyst, Procurement Analyst, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Operations Analyst, Sourcing Analyst, Sourcing Coordinator, Supplier Management Analyst, Procure-to-Pay Analyst, Coupa Administrator, or a similar retail position.
• Strong written communication skills and close attention to detail.
• Ability to work on your own with an async schedule with AI research teams.
• Comfort using your domain tools and explaining your reasoning in writing.
• No previous AI experience required.

Who Should Apply

Candidates who thrive here bring 5 or more years in category management, merchandising, buying, or procurement and can point to hands-on use of tools such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or similar source-to-pay systems. The role fits someone who writes with precision, explains sourcing or pricing decisions in plain language, and can work without a fixed schedule. The role does not fit professionals who need live team collaboration, regular stand-ups, or a traditional full-time structure. A common reason applicants score low is failing to show 5 years of direct domain experience, with a focus on category management or buying. Another is submitting vague written samples that do not name specific tools, savings numbers, or category workflows.

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