| Job Details |
Vendor Manager |  |
| Posted: |
17/02/12 |
| Recruiter: | Adaptive Globalization Ltd |
| Reference: | J1089 |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Salary: | €45,000 |
| Location: | Germany |
| Language Requirements: |
No specific requirements |
| Description: |
Role:
The duties and responsibilities of the Vendor Manager involve all standard aspects of managing the Company’s language and production partners.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Support
•Work closely with Project Managers and Project Leaders in dealing with any vendor issues
•Support Tools and Process team and Project Managers in prioritising and implementing new processes and/or products to vendor partners, in order to increase efficiencies. Follow up on resulting impact and report on performance.
•Maintain current partnerships including hosting and chairing partners onsite visits
•Maintain vendor database (contact information, key notes etc)
•Work with Business Development Managers on new opportunities
Supply and Quality Management
•Evaluate project scope and make vendor recommendations accordingly.
•Identifying and qualifying suitable language and production partners following the clients predefined selection procedures.
•Manage and maintain assessments for potential vendors
•Manage vendor quality system, including running and distributing quarterly reports
Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities to drive increased service, quality and productivity
•Ensure sufficient resources are available based on prospective work
Financial
•Negotiate competitive rates and identify opportunities for strategic pricing models
Purchase effectively from both companies and individuals (translators)
•Monthly Financial reporting of spend and profitability
Requirements:
Thorough knowledge of the localisation industry
Previous purchasing/vendor management experience desirable
Strong financial management experience and excellent negotiation skills
Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Problem Solver
Customer focused |
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