About the Role
We seek a Program Manager with experience in the vendor sourcing, preferably in high-tech, fast-paced, tight-turnaround environments, who also ideally possess a curiosity and enthusiasm for AI and language technology.
What you'll do:
We need a Program Manager experienced in vendor sourcing, preferably in high-tech. You'll have strong project management skills, be organized, communicate clearly, and learn quickly to improve our hiring processes.
- Identify new vendor opportunities and drive improvements with existing vendors
- Maintain Vendor CRM database and pricing.
- Responsible for vendor reporting requirements.
- Work with internal teams quoting and accounting teams to ensure pricing accuracy.
- Collect, interpret, and analyze vendor performance data, market trends, and financial information.
- Work with internal teams to track and maintain renewal information.
- Work with Operations to ensure contract compliance.
- Partner with internal Sales, Ops and Technical teams on a variety of things like, quotes, playbooks, blog content and more.
- Plan and coordinate events such as training sessions, workshops, Vendor QBRs, etc.
- Improve process operational efficiencies, and identify automation opportunities
Basic Qualifications
- BA/BS preferably in Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations or equivalent educational qualification.
- Strong Program management experience required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience managing or sourcing external vendors.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills are preferred, with multilingual abilities an advantage.
- Organized, detail-focused approach capable of juggling multiple priorities simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated excellent analytical skills, logical and structured thinking, with creativity in problem-solving and making data-driven decisions.
- Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively with decision-makers.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams across multiple time zones to develop strategic initiatives and cultivate a cohesive and creative work environment.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, effectively prioritize tasks, and perform under pressure.
- Sourcing for Language vendors and Tech
- Understanding of Localization, Data Annotation, and Tech.
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