Vendor Manager

We are hiring for our client the big player and leader in the artificial intelligence (annotation) sector. You will be informed about the client once you get shortlisted.The client is a global leader in providing high-quality training data and data-platform solutions that power enterprise AI from text/audio labeling to large-scale image/video annotation and LLM customization. The client combines a scalable platform and managed services to deliver trusted datasets for leading AI programs and enterprise customers.

Responsibilities:

• Overall responsible for the expansion and operation of the client (BPO resources) in Hanoi.
• Develop long-term and short-term resource procurement strategies based on local and regional data service business needs and market trends (data annotation/collection/translation/on-site services etc.) including BPO vendor selection contract management cost control etc.
• BPO Management: To drive the expansion evaluation negotiation and relationship maintenance of BPO vendors in local and adjacent regions ensuring compliance with the companys admission standards.
• Collect and analyse data and regularly report resource sourcing progress (including achievements and risks) to the Leader providing support for decision-making.
• Assist Leaders in Vietnam/China for new office selection new office establishment contract signing construction routine procurement and other related tasks.
• Cross-departmental collaboration: Work closely with horizontal functions such as Project Management Legal and Finance to ensure smooth business operations.

Requirements:

• Fluent Chinese listening speaking reading and writing skills.
• Bachelors degree or above.
• At least 3 or 4 years of relevant work experience familiar with the data services industry; experience as a vendor/procurement manager for data collection and annotation or in a related role such as industrial automation or smart manufacturing.
• Candidates with experience in setting-up new offices are preferred.
• Strong presentation skills excellent communication and outstanding negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively handle various unexpected situations.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary
• 100% salary during 2-month probation.
• 12 annual leaves.
• Once a salary review per year.
• Social insurance is based on 100% gross salary; insurance premium is provided.
• Yearly medical check-up.
• Dynamic working environment free-style wearing.
• Working time: 8:00 17:00.
• Hybrid/remote possibility