Job Description
Ovii's Interpretation of the Role
Lead end‑to‑end data procurement for Sarvam AI's generative‑AI platform, turning model team requirements into vendor deals and operational processes. Own the full deal lifecycle, negotiate contracts, and ensure data quality and timely delivery.
Role Snapshot
- Own full‑cycle data sourcing
- Negotiate contracts with data vendors
- Define data quality & volume specs
- Build operational tracking systems
- Coordinate cross‑functional data delivery
- Manage multiple deals in parallel
Must-Have Requirements
- Data procurement
- Vendor management
- Negotiation
- Process & operational controls
- data procurement
- vendor management
Nice-to-Have Signals
- Experience with AI/ML data formats
- Background in structured content acquisition
- AI/ML data handling
Work Setup
- Location: Bengaluru, India
- Work mode: ONSITE
- Employment type: Full-Time
Not Specified in JD
- Visa sponsorship
- Salary range
- Remote eligibility
- Education requirement
- Certifications
- Relocation
- Travel
- Security clearance
- Coding test
- Portfolio
- Cover letter
What You'll Likely Work On
- Translate model team data needs into clear sourcing briefs
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with data providers to secure high‑quality data
- Drive each deal from proposal through contracts, pricing, timelines, and closure
- Coordinate secure, timely data exchange between vendors and internal teams
- Collect feedback from the Models team and relay it to providers for continuous improvement
- Establish and maintain operational controls and tracking across the procurement lifecycle
- Juggle multiple vendor relationships simultaneously while meeting quality and schedule targets
Good Fit If You Have
- Detail‑oriented operator who can track many moving pieces
- Strong communicator who can close the loop with vendors and internal stakeholders
- Bias for ownership – treats data procurement as a business, not a checklist
- Comfortable working with technical research teams to translate requirements
Skills
- Vendor negotiation
- Data procurement & sourcing
- Contract management
- Operational process design
- Cross‑functional collaboration
- Data quality assurance
- Process tracking & reporting
- Stakeholder communication