Localization Vendor Coordinator

Job Description Recruitment, screening, selection, qualification, and development of external resources according to required specializations, verticals, and budget constraints. Recruitment of new specialized vendors in order to create and expand multilingual and dedicated resource supply databases to accommodate clients' needs. Have clear communication with the PM Team in terms of initiated requests and deliver feedback about the linguists. 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 for the resource requirements of tenders and quotations. Negotiate terms and conditions for purchased services. Compile and maintain vendor data and documents to ensure we have the most current information on file. Setting up, following up, and maintenance of contracts Work closely with the Finance team in order to fulfill payments for Vendors and finalizing the 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 6+ months of experience in the localization field will be a plus Excellent written and verbal English communication skills Minimum Bachelors degree (languages and translation is preferred ) Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Experience in negotiating and persuasion Strong interpersonal skills Effective time management Proactive attitude