Job Description
Full details about the role and requirements
Yukerja Summary
The Vendor Manager/Assistant Manager (BPO) role at Appen is curated from JobStreet (category Logistik & Supply Chain). This role is marked as remote — check timezone and location requirements on the official listing. Yukerja.com is not the employer — applications are handled on the official source site.
Responsibilities:
Overall responsible for the expansion and operation of Appen (BPO resources) in Europe (centered on Romania).
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 vendor in local and adjacent regions, ensuring compliance with the company’s admission standards.
Collect and analyze data and regularly report resource sourcing progress (including achievements and risks) to the Leader, providing support for decision-making.
Assist the Leader in EU 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 English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Bachelor’s 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, is preferred.
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.