Head of Vendor Management

Adaptive Business Group

France

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EUR 70 000 - 100 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

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Résumé du poste

A leading company in translation and localization seeks a Head of Talent Management to drive vendor strategy and optimize resources. The role demands strategic leadership with a focus on cost efficiency, automation, and quality. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in vendor management and fluency in French and English, alongside a strong understanding of the localization industry.

Qualifications

7+ years in vendor/talent management within localization.
Fluency in French and English essential.
Familiarity with TMS and CAT tools a plus.

Responsabilités

Lead vendor strategy, ensuring scalability and profitability.
Drive cost optimization and process improvements.
Champion automation and AI solutions in vendor operations.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Leadership

Strategic Mindset

Data Literacy

Communication

Formation

Experience in Vendor/Talent Management

Outils

TMS Platforms

CAT Tools

Work Automation Tools

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Head of Talent/Vendor Management

Location: Remote, but to be considered you need to be based in France, Belgium or Canada

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer / Director of Operations

The Role

As Head of Talent Management, you will lead the global strategy for sourcing, managing, and optimizing external linguistic resources. You will drive cost-efficiency, workflow innovation, and future-proof our vendor operations through automation and AI-enabled solutions. You’ll build and lead a team that delivers scalable, high-performing vendor capacity, with a strong focus on productivity and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Define and lead the global vendor strategy to ensure scalability, agility, and profitability
Drive cost optimization initiatives by refining rate models, reducing agency dependency, and negotiating strategic agreements
Improve productivity through process optimization and vendor performance governance
Lead implementation of workflow automation tools to reduce manual effort across the vendor lifecycle
Evaluate and integrate AI-driven solutions (e.g., smart matching, quality prediction, automated onboarding, LQA automation)
Build and manage a team of specialists in sourcing, relationship management, QA, and vendor analytics
Create a strong talent forecasting and capacity planning model in collaboration with PM and Sales
Own vendor KPIs, dashboards, and reports to track progress, performance, and efficiency
Foster strong vendor relationships while maintaining accountability and performance standards
Champion innovation and drive cross-functional collaboration on future-facing solutions

What You Bring

Fluency in French AND English
7+ years of experience in vendor/talent management within the localization or multilingual content industry
Strategic mindset with a proven record of driving cost savings and operational efficiency
Knowledge of workflow automation tools, productivity platforms, and AI in the localization space
Strong negotiation and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functionally
Familiarity with TMS platforms and CAT tools (e.g., Plunet, MemoQ) and QA tools would be a plus
Experience with large-scale vendor ecosystems and managing hybrid freelance/agency models
Data-literate and comfortable leveraging dashboards, BI tools, and KPI frameworks
Strong understanding of localization processes, pricing models, and resourcing needs
Strong communication skills and crisis management experience would be a plus
M&A integration experience for talent teams would be a plus

Nice to Have

Familiarity with LLM-based AI tools for translation, QA, or vendor matching
Knowledge of ISO 17100, 9001 or other quality standards
Experience working with in-house linguist teams alongside freelancers and vendors
Multilingual or multicultural background

What Success Looks Like

Significant reduction in vendor costs while maintaining or improving quality
Seamless automation of manual vendor workflows
Successful integration of AI and predictive tools in vendor operations
Highly engaged, responsive, and performance-driven vendor community
Strong cross-departmental alignment on sourcing and capacity planning

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