Vendor Coordinator  

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages the performance of the external linguists by utilizing available performance tracking tools.
• Ensures linguists' availability and capacity to be able to meet the clients Service Level Requirement.
• Maintains an accurate record of linguist profile, rates and assignment prioritization rating.
• Develops a strategy on effectively pooling linguist applicants and validating their qualifications.
• Ensures linguist satisfaction by identifying their needs and providing support as necessary.
• Controls monthly project cost by effectively negotiating rates with linguists and monitoring accounts payables.
• Supports the production team by providing insights and data related to the job scope.

Job Qualifications:

• Experience in recruiting and negotiating with vendors or willing to learn.
• Experience in successfully communicating with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience in Talent Acquisition or Resource Management.
• Familiarity with CAT tools and AVT tools/programs or willing to learn about them.
• Knowledgeable in TEP and non-TEP processes and workflows or willing to learn.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and during EMEA work hours (afternoon shift).
• Must be willing to work on-site during training/probation period (hybrid setup will be an option upon successful completion of training).
• Skills: Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Negotiation, Research, Out-of-the-box Thinking, Organizational Skills, Project Management Skills, Tech-savvy

Other Preferences:

• Knowledge of Freelancer marketplace and ecosystem terms of service and processes.
• Familiarity with ClickUp and Google Sheets.
• Curious or eager to learn.
• Able to see situations from empathetic and objective points of view in order to make sound decisions.
• Must be okay with working at 1 PM to 10 PM.