**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 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 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