About the job Localization Senior Vendor Manager (Hybrid)
We are seeking a Senior Vendor Manager to manage and coordinate freelance resources, ensuring efficient recruitment, allocation, and performance monitoring for projects. This includes maintaining a resource database, overseeing vendor relations, managing budgets, and ensuring quality standards are met while addressing any resource gaps.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Create, manage, and update a database of freelance resources (translators, proofreaders, DTP specialists, etc.).
Define and evaluate requirements for external resources, and propose effective solutions to meet project and organizational needs.
Post job openings, manage CVs, and source candidates online.
Oversee the recruitment, screening, and qualification of external linguistic resources based on specialization and budget.
Handle vendor placement requests from Project Managers, Account Managers, and Business Development teams to ensure optimal resource allocation.
Provide data and support to other departments as needed.
Develop and implement qualification tests, including handling test translations to ensure vendor quality.
Negotiate terms with vendors, maintain contract records, and keep vendor information up-to-date.
Supervise vendor relations, including financial matters, risk management, problem-solving, and administrative issues.
Stay informed on industry trends, engage with professional organizations, and promote best practices in talent management.
Monitor vendor progress, address issues, and update the resource database to reflect development and performance improvements.
Comply with the Company's Quality Management System relating to Vendor Management.
Provide support and guidance to solve and direct all vendors' problems as required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
3-5 years of experience in a similar role
Excellent verbal and written English
Advanced expertise in localization technologies and global workflows.
Strategic proficiency in vendor lifecycle management and optimization.
Exceptional research, analytical, and leadership coordination skills.