Vendor Manager (Translation and Localization) at Future Group

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vendor Management, Localization Recruitment, Talent Sourcing, Linguistic Assessment, CAT Tools, SDL Trados Studio, MemoQ, Phrase, Recruitment Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Performance Management, Contract Negotiation, Applicant Tracking Systems, Diversity And Inclusion, Language Services Industry

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Jadeer is hiring a Vendor Manager for Future Group. Future Group is a global language services provider specializing in translation, localization, and multimedia solutions. Founded in 1994, the company supports businesses in expanding internationally through a combination of human expertise, technology, and a global network of linguists. Job Description 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 Bachelor’s 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

Responsibilities

The Vendor Manager will oversee the end-to-end sourcing, onboarding, and performance management of a global network of freelance linguists and vendors. They will also collaborate with internal teams to design assessment workflows and ensure high-quality localization service delivery.