Vendor Manager (translation And Localization)

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end sourcing and onboarding of both full-time hires and freelance linguists/vendors including translators interpreters voice-over artists dubbing providers QA linguists and localization specialists.
• Build manage and scale a global network of freelance linguists and language service vendors across multiple languages and service types.
• Design and implement assessment workflows for linguistic technical and service-based roles (translation tests MTPE evaluation voice-over/dubbing samples CAT tool proficiency QA checks).
• Collaborate with hiring managers and L&D to define role profiles competencies and career pathways for localization teams.
• Manage interview processes shortlist candidates provide structured feedback and support offer negotiation and closing.
• Champion diversity equity and inclusion in sourcing and selection; ensure unbiased hiring practices across languages and markets.
• Maintain and improve recruitment metrics and reporting (time-to-hire source effectiveness quality of hire) and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain candidate data and recruitment documentation in the applicant tracking system; ensure compliance with data protection and local employment laws.
• Own vendor onboarding qualification rate negotiation and ongoing performance management to ensure quality availability and cost efficiency.
• Partner with project and operations teams to allocate the right freelance talent to projects based on language specialization availability and performance.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Linguistics Translation or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in localization recruitment vendor management or freelance talent management within the language services industry.
• Strong understanding of localization workflows across translation interpretation MTPE voice-over and dubbing services... CAT tools SDL Trados Studio memoQ Phrase (formerly Memsource) and linguistic QA processes.
• Excellent sourcing skills across platforms (LinkedIn specialized forums freelance marketplaces) and experience building language-specific talent pools.
• Experience designing and implementing practical skills assessments for linguists and localization technologists.
• Proficient in using ATS systems and recruitment analytics to drive decisions and reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills; ability to partner with hiring managers and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; additional languages an advantage.
• Demonstrable commitment to inclusive hiring practices and ability to recruit across diverse geographies and cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background or qualification in linguistics translation studies localization project management or similar.
• Experience recruiting for technical localization roles.
• Hands-on experience managing freelance vendors including onboarding rate negotiation and performance tracking.
• Experience working in a global matrix organization or with remote/distributed teams.

Additional Information :

Work Conditions:

• Hybrid Module
• Monday to Friday
• 9AM - 6PM

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

• Presentation Skills
• Purchasing
• Procurement
• Vendor Management
• Process Improvement
• Pricing
• Project Management
• Relationship Management
• Contract Management
• Contract Negotiation
• negotiation
• Contracts

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