About the job:
TransPioneers is currently looking for an experienced Vendor Manager to join our team. This is a full-time in-house position, providing an exciting opportunity for talented individuals to contribute to our growth plans.
We offer excellent career progression opportunities, company-supported training and qualification programs, and performance-related bonuses.
Job Responsibilities:
- Active management of vendor database.
- Define appropriate test procedures for resource qualification, handle test translations, and other work samples.
- Find and test new specialized vendors based on project needs.
- Anticipate and plan resource demand.
- Develop, track, and validate vendor KPIs.
- Evaluate and track vendor performance.
- Provide feedback to vendors and arbitrate.
- Negotiate rates.
- Liaise with accounts department on invoicing and payment status.
- Run vendor analysis, satisfaction surveys, and reporting.
- Compile and maintain vendor data and work documents.
- Act as an escalation point for vendors.
- Maintain 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.
Job Requirements:
- +3 years’ experience in vendor management, working in translation and localization is essential.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills is a must.
- 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.