Vendor Coordinator

Job Description:

As part of the Vendor Management Department, your primary role will be to support the team in sourcing and managing localization resources, and expanding our network by language and subject matter expertise.

Responsibilities include:

• Recruitment: Sourcing new freelance linguist candidates via online communities, job ads, and screening processes.
• Testing: Coordinating linguistic assessments for qualified candidates.
• Rate Negotiation: Handling initial rate discussions with successful candidates and tracking their onboarding progress.
• Vendor Placement: Assigning the best-qualified vendors for projects within budget and timelines.
• Cost Research: Conducting research on linguistic vendor costs when required, ensuring competitive and appropriate rates for specific projects.
• Issue Resolution: Managing vendor-related concerns and issues.
• Database Management: Maintaining vendor information (availability, expertise, test results, negotiation history).
• Performance Monitoring: Tracking and recording vendor performance across various projects.
• Additional duties as required.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.
• A genuine interest in world languages and cultures.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail in all tasks, from following instructions to managing projects.
• Excellent communication skills (active listening, summarizing, negotiation).
• Experience working in a multicultural environment is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and common web browsers.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours (five-day workweek with a remote work model)
• The opportunity to work in the fast-growing localization industry and expand your professional network worldwide.
• Skill development in procurement, communication, recruitment, and project management.
• A team-oriented, multi-cultural, supportive and respectful work environment
• Varied and interesting projects
• A competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for rapid career advancement

Job details:

• Employment: Full-time