Localization Vendor Manager

Job Summary
To deliver a resource according to the scope of the request/plan and on time within the budget while meeting the requirements of the projects/plan scope. And to maintain stable vendor support for all the assigned projects by maintaining a database and searching for new sources.

Job Description

• Recruitment, screening, selection, qualification, and development of external resources.
• Recruitment of external linguistic resources according to required specializations, verticals, and budget constraints.
• Data analysis to help review the linguistic pool and ensure we have sufficient capacity to accommodate clients' needs.
• Recruitment of new specialized vendors to create and expand multilingual and dedicated resource supply databases to accommodate clients' needs.
• Assess and define requirements for external resources and identify resource solutions
• Define appropriate test procedures for resource qualification, and handle test translations and other work samples.
• Support other departments by providing them with any data they request.
• Support for the resource requirements of tenders and quotations.
• Follow up on the quota of the contracted freelancers and report to the intended parties
• Negotiate terms and conditions for purchased services.
• Compile and maintain vendor data and documents to ensure we have the most current information on file.
• Update the capacity sheet with any newly approved vendors
• Setting up, following up, and maintenance of contracts
• Support and monitor vendor integration and development by building partnerships, fostering usage of new vendors, and monitoring resource availability.
• Act as an escalation point for vendors. Create vendor partnerships with a focus on vendor utilization, cost control, quality, and commitment to projects.
• Follow developments in the industry and language professionals community: benchmarking. Liaise with local professional organizations and universities to promote talent management.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Vendor Management (localization field)
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• A second language will be a plus.
• Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• High sense of urgency
• Experience in negotiating and persuasion
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective time management