INTERNSHIP IN VENDOR MANAGEMENT (LANGUAGE SERVICES INDUSTRY)

Summary:The intern will form part of our Vendor Management department and will support and assist our Production teams with their vendor capacity needs. This department is responsible for all vendor management, engagement and certification processes. They manage TransPerfect´s freelance community comprised of thousands of specialists (translators, proofreaders, DTP specialists, copywriters, subject matter experts and more) providing services to our company to assist with the successful delivery of our projects.The intern will be able to learn and develop different skills through a valuable experience in a multicultural and dynamic environment and have the opportunity to see how a translation company works. They will be involved principally in the recruitment and onboarding of new specialists, rate negotiation and maintaining lasting relationships with our vendors.Position responsibilities: Search for new vendors (translators, proofreaders, medical writers, regulatory consultants, etc.): run searches in specific platforms, post jobs, contact candidates, analyze candidates’ CVs, etc.Negotiate rates with vendors according to services provided.Set up new vendors in the Vendor Management systems: screen candidates’ applications, organize paperwork and document signature collection, add vendors to our company’s systems and platforms, update systems and platforms, store vendors’ documentation and test files.Assist candidates with the certification process: offer certification tests to candidates, schedule certification tests with candidates, create certification tests in our company’s platform, schedule certification tests review, work with Vendor Managers within the team in tests review results analysis and records, keep track of vendors training records, create and maintain dashboards.Ensure vendor information is up to date at all times on our Vendor platform.Essential skills and experience required:Be able to sign an internship with the educational institution you are enrolled in or have recently graduated from (legal requirement)Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, other languages would be an assetDemonstrate good knowledge of MS Office plus ability to learn and maintain different platformsShow strong organizational skills with ability to adhere to schedules and deadlines, prioritizing when needed to accomplish requests effectively and efficientlyStrong attention to detail, able to process vast amounts of information accuratelyStrong interpersonal skills with a proactive, can-do attitudeDon’t miss out on your chance to join our diverse team of professionals in the industry’s leading company. We are offering you:A dynamic and multicultural working environment that fosters teamwork and limitless learningContemporary offices in the heart of the cityFinancial compensation towards internship-related expenses and additional benefitsA start date as soon as possibleTeam outings and fundraising eventsTransPerfect provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.We celebrate diversity and have a clear vision: to be an inclusive workplace where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. Together with passionate, creative and collaborative colleagues, we are working to ensure accessibility is for everyone.By applying I confirm I have read and accept TransPerfect's Privacy Policy: https://www.transperfect.com/about/data-privacy-recruiting