• Application Deadline:
• Position: Vendor Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Human Resources / HR 
  

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 of 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 Bachelors degree or equivalent


• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills


• High sense of urgency


• Experience in negotiating and persuasion


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Effective time management