Crowdsourcing and Vendor Management Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Execute the strategy of having LXT’s crowdsourcing platform
• Set and collect design requirements of LXT crowdsourcing database and follow up on its development
• Manage LXT’s crowdsourcing database
• Onboard and manage global sourcing vendors in all regions/territories
• Obtain needed partnership agreements with vendors
• Negotiate s with vendors
• Establish a global network of specialized vendors
• Manage the global university relations portfolio for sourcing objectives
• Plan and execute LXT existence in global employment fairs
• Study thoroughly sourcing needs for all projects and fulfil them in timely manner
• Coordinate with Operational Excellence team to set sourcing quality metrics and controls
• Follow up on resources performance coming from OPEX to act upon individual performance history
• Align with Operations team on sourcing needs according to budget expectations
• Help in establishing crowd-care strategy and execute it to ensure crowd engagement
• Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed

Job Requirements

Required Skills

• Proven work experience as a crowdsourcing specialist and/or vendor manager
• Experience in crowd sourcing and crowd care activities
• Experience in Vendor Management
• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• Solid experience with CRM software and MS Office (particularly MS Excel)
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail and quality
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation abilities
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, HR, or relevant field
• Knowledge in technological trends
• Understanding of budgeting and business-planning
• Ability to conduct technological analysis and research
• Strategic thinking
• Strong Problem-solving skills
• 5+ years of experience including 1-2 years in sourcing and vendor management