Vendor Manager

• Adhere to processes for Contractor and SME recruitment as set by the Vendor Management Team
• Oversee recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and management of Contractors and/or SME resources for content development
• Create and manage SOWs as needed
• Oversee identifying, recruiting, hiring, creating contractor SOW and/or partnership agreements, onboarding (and hence handing over) Contractor and SMEs so that they can develop content as per SME enablement goal
• Apply proven skills to analyze, problem-solve, identify, communicate, organize, and manage participation in projects related to content development and/or SME development / enablement
• Review and track all requests from various stakeholders for content development and SME development / enablement separately
• Track and update status on a weekly basis to key stakeholders / teams
• Track and process invoices, recruitment agencies/vendors as needed for both content development and SME development / enablement
• Collect and monitor pricing information to establish standardized pricing frameworks
• Reduce recruiting timelines by improving current workflows and processes
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with contractors and/or recruitment vendors, fostering collaboration to drive quality and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with various internal departments / teams on specific needs to understand demand
• Maintain efficient communication with contractors, SMEs and internal stakeholders
• Act as liaison between internal stakeholders and contractors and/or SMEs
• Process and manage feedback for contractors and SME participation in both content development and SME enablement

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in contractor recruitment, SME recruitment, vendor management, etc.
• Demonstrated success in Contractor recruitment, SME recruitment, managing contractor, SME & vendor relationships
• Expertise in SOW creation, and other contractual documents related to contractor and/or SME agreements
• Exceptional communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Google Office Suite / MS Office Suite, including Excel

MBA or advanced degree preferred