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Vendor Manager

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Logistics
    People, HR & Administration
  • Madrid

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, 1+ years in recruitment/allocation (ideally translation), fluency in English plus one language, strong communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, and IT literacy.
  • You will allocate vendors, assist in recruitment, negotiate rates, handle issues, monitor performance, identify gaps, and provide KPI reports while collaborating with various teams.

Requirements

  • University degree in relevant discipline (translation, languages).
  • 1 + years of recruitment and/or allocation experience, ideally in the translation industry.
  • Fluent English and ideally one other language, both spoken and written, are preferred.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with tact and diplomacy.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships in a professional manner.
  • Quality focused with a keen eye for detail.
  • Good IT literacy and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Project Management teams to allocate vendors for projects based on client criteria.
  • Assist with the recruitment cycle of freelance and agency applications from testing to reference checks prior to bringing them on board.
  • Negotiate rates with suitable talented vendors and update database with accurate information in a timely manner.
  • Act as a liaison regarding any vendor related issues or concerns.
  • Serve as internal point of contact and owner of vendor quality issues and non-conformances.
  • Work closely and diligently with Project Management, Operations and Business Development teams to support recruitment needs.
  • Monitor performance of our resources and provide feedback where required.
  • Identify resource gaps and proactively recruit subject specialists to expand our talent pool.
  • Provide timely KPI reports.

FAQs

What is the location for the Vendor Manager position?

The position is located in either Madrid or Seville.

What is the working scheme for this job?

The working scheme is hybrid, with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

What qualifications are required for the Vendor Manager role?

A university degree in a relevant discipline (translation, languages) is required.

How much experience is needed for this position?

At least 1+ years of recruitment and/or allocation experience, ideally in the translation industry, is preferred.

What language skills are preferred for applicants?

Fluent English and ideally one other language, both spoken and written, are preferred.

What are the main responsibilities of the Vendor Manager?

The main responsibilities include allocating vendors for projects, assisting with the recruitment cycle, negotiating rates with vendors, and monitoring vendor performance.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include excellent communication and negotiation skills, organizational abilities, relationship-building skills, attention to detail, and good IT literacy along with commercial awareness.

Is there a focus on employee development at Toppan Digital Language?

Yes, Toppan Digital Language aims to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent, emphasizing employee success alongside client success.

How do we approach vendor-related issues?

The Vendor Manager acts as a liaison regarding any vendor-related issues or concerns and serves as the internal point of contact for vendor quality issues and non-conformances.

Are there any commitments to equality in employment during the recruitment process?

Yes, Toppan Digital Language is committed to equality in employment and is able to consider any necessary adjustments during the recruitment process.

Business, in any language.

Technology
Industry
201-500
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

👋 Hello, we’re Toppan Digital Language. 🔊 Our mission is to help the world's best companies with high-risk, business-critical content sell with confidence in any language. Founded in May 2021, we're the 10th largest language solutions provider in the UK. 🔵 Our goal is crystal clear - to be the #1 language partner of choice for companies in life sciences and healthcare, financial and legal services, market insights and consumer brands. 🏯 Headquartered in London, our ambition is proudly backed by Toppan Inc., a Japanese-listed (TYO: 7911) Nikkei 225 global leader in content distribution. As a wholly owned subsidiary of a publicly traded company with an annual R&D spend of US$200m, we are part of a global team of 55,000 people. 🧵 Putting our customers at the heart of what we do, we tailor innovative language solutions with the right teams and the right tech to best meet our customers’ needs with specialism, speed, scale, and security. 🤝 We are obsessed with our clients’ success, and as importantly, our employees’. We want to build a reputable business that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent in our industry. Our values reflect the thinking of our founders who have decades of trusted industry and localization expertise. They act as a major force in shaping our company culture: an entrepreneurial spirit that embraces a growth mindset and an ethos of inspiring excellence. We want our teams and leaders to bring their best each day. 💙 We also love our Mondays and celebrate our Fridays. If you like teams guided by shared ambition, humility, and diversity, speak with us - there could be a fit for you here.