Localization Vendor Manager
Giza, El Omraniya, Egypt Localization Vendor Manager
About the job Localization Vendor Manager
We are dedicated to delivering top-notch multimedia and interpretation services to our clients worldwide. We are seeking a skilled Localization Vendor Manager to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in enhancing our vendor partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify, recruit, and onboard qualified vendors specializing in multimedia and interpretation services, ensuring they meet our quality, reliability, and turnaround time standards. Build and maintain a robust vendor supply chain capable of handling a diverse range of multimedia and interpretation requests, from video/audio projects to live interpretation assignments. Foster strong relationships with vendors to ensure smooth collaboration, optimize performance, and resolve any issues that may arise during projects. Negotiate vendor agreements, rates, and terms of service that align with our business objectives while maintaining competitive pricing. Collaborate closely with the quality assurance team to evaluate vendor performance, ensuring adherence to project specifications, deadlines, and quality standards. Forecast and manage vendor capacity to ensure availability for ongoing and future multimedia and interpretation projects. Work with internal teams to integrate vendors into our project management systems, ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources to meet project needs. Continuously assess the vendor pool and implement strategies to enhance performance, reduce costs, and streamline operations.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in vendor management in the multimedia and interpretation sectors. Strong understanding of the multimedia and interpretation landscape, including various media formats, technologies, and market trends. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and external vendors. Proven ability to negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and secure favorable terms. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple vendors and projects simultaneously. Familiarity with multimedia production tools, interpretation platforms, and vendor management software is a plus.* Ability to quickly identify issues, develop solutions, and implement improvements in vendor performance.
