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Side work for Buyers · Updated November 3, 2026

Side work for Buyers

Buyer is one of the titles we hear most. These are the part-time roles where your experience carries over, what they pay per hour, and the tasks open now. About five hours a week, next to your main job.

3roles that fit a buyer
710open tasks in those roles
$75/hrtypical US rate, Procurement & Vendor Manager
5 ha week is enough

Where a buyer's experience fits

The best match is first. Each role page shows the rate by country and level.

Open now for a buyer

Tasks in the roles above, newest first, each with the hourly rate.

Regular

Supplier Onboarding and Master Data · SaaS

Senior · Procurement & Vendor Manager

Series C collaboration software company for retailers · 201–500 employees

$87–$105 / hour

About $2,300 a month at 6 h a week

  • 3–8 h a week
  • Hybrid · New York City
  • Starts next week
  • Top 25% for the role
One-off

Supplier Negotiation Support (Excel)

Director · Procurement & Vendor Manager

Hospitality operator in short-term rentals · 5,000+ employees

$114–$149 / hour

About $530–$1,580 in total

  • about 8 h in total
  • Remote · Nevada only
  • Starts within 2 weeks
  • Top 25% for the role
One-off

Spend Analysis

Senior · Procurement & Vendor Manager

Travel-technology company in tours and activities · 5,000+ employees

$88–$112 / hour

About $800–$1,600 in total

  • about 12 h in total
  • Hybrid · Philadelphia
  • Starts next week
  • Top 25% for the role
One-off

Demand Forecast Build · Travel

Specialist · Supply Chain Analyst

Hospitality operator in short-term rentals · 5,000+ employees

€49–€53 / hour

About €310–€610 in total

  • about 9 h in total
  • Hybrid · Odense
  • Starts next week
  • Top 25% for the role
One-off

Procurement Policy and Approvals (Word)

Senior · Procurement & Vendor Manager

Technology consulting firm for healthcare providers · 5,000+ employees

$106–$120 / hour

About $450–$1,130 in total

  • about 7 h in total
  • Hybrid · Washington, D.C.
  • Starts within 7 days
  • Top 25% for the role
One-off

Network and Warehouse Location Study

Senior · Supply Chain Analyst

Travel-technology company · 5,000+ employees

$101–$116 / hour

About $1,300–$2,600 in total

  • about 18 h in total
  • Hybrid · Baltimore
  • Starts within 7 days
  • Top 25% for the role

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