Vendor Manager

Vendor Manager is in charge of expanding the company s network of freelancers. To do so we guide potential collaborators through our certification program which includes sourcing screening testing rate negotiation and database updates. One of the main responsibilities of the Vendor Manager is to build strong relationships with our linguists and maintain it by helping them with any issues or questions they may have as well as ensure good communication between external collaborators and internal employees. In addition the Vendor Manager also provides support to Project and Sales teams with linguist selection and queries among others.

What you will be doing:

• Recruit and screen external candidates for a variety of linguistic roles (translators interpreters DTP any other necessary resources)
  

• Oversee the endtoend recruitment process of new vendors including testing evaluation and onboarding process
  

• Work closely with the Project team to identify resource needs and identify a strategy to locate qualified resources
  

• Ensure Project team have the necessary resources to execute their daily work
  

• Support Sales Project and other teams on resource requests; formatted CVs lists of additional vendors help with linguist selection database maintenance requests for proposals
  

• Store all required documentation for new vendors in the vendor database and ensure documentation is updated as required
  

• Build and maintain strong relationships with all vendors and provide feedback for continual improvement
  

• Act as a liaison with for new resources to resolve any issues
  

• Assist with training of new resources as necessary
  

• Promote the use of new vendors among Project team
  

• Report any feedback regarding new resources and their performance to appropriate managers and assist with any training initiatives
  

• Strategize with managers to make recruitment/onboarding processes more efficient
  

• Attend trade shows conferences and recruitment events as needed
  

• Perform other special projects or duties when required
  
  

Requirements

Who we are looking for:

• Typically requires at least 12 years of translation industry experience as a Vendor Manager
  

• Minimum Bachelors Degree or its equivalent
  

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English
  

• Organized performancedriven innovative flexible proactive
  

• Willing to learn new things be open to challenges and thrive on success
  

• Ability to prioritize activities on a daily basis to accomplish project goals effectively and efficiently
  

• Ability to work independently and be exceptionally self motivated
  

• Ability to support multiple projects by keeping accurate and uptodate project specifications
  

• Ability to maintain and update vast amounts of information accurately
  

• Proficient with MS Office applications
  

• Ability to negotiate maintain budgets and schedules
  

• Superior writing and communication skills within a professional context
  

• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to multitask
  

• Ability to maintain professionalism and focus under pressure and tight deadlines
  

• Problem solving/critical thinking skills
  

A plus if you have..

• Fluency in a foreign language
  

• Experience with Social Media for recruitment purposes
  

• Degree in Translation Linguistic studies or Human Resources
  

Benefits

• Join the Best Place to Work (Yes we are not hesitant to claim it because we align our values and practices to ensure a safe and enjoyable work space)
  
• Access to toptier clients and complex business challenges
  
• Work with a collaborative team who supports and encourages each other
  
• Continuous development through our comprehensive learning approach
  
• Tools equipment and guidance you need to not just succeed but set new heights of success
  
• We believe diversity helps us become better versions of ourselves. If you are part of our team you are our Human and we appreciate and respect you for who you are.
  
• We encourage and fully support flexible working
  
• Last but not the least the opportunity to get involved share ideas and upskill right from the getgo. At TBH you will make a real tangible difference to the business while furthering your own career.