Adaptive Business Group
Non renseigné
MISSION
As Head of Talent Management, you will lead the global strategy for sourcing, managing, and optimizing external linguistic resources. You will drive cost-efficiency, workflow innovation, and future-proof our vendor operations through automation and AI-enabled solutions. You'll build and lead a team that delivers scalable, high-performing vendor capacity, with a strong focus on productivity and quality., * Define and lead the global vendor strategy to ensure scalability, agility, and profitability * Drive cost optimization initiatives by refining rate models, reducing agency dependency, and negotiating strategic agreements * Improve productivity through process optimization and vendor performance governance * Lead implementation of workflow automation tools to reduce manual effort across the vendor lifecycle * Evaluate and integrate AI-driven solutions (e.g., smart matching, quality prediction, automated onboarding, LQA automation) * Build and manage a team of specialists in sourcing, relationship management, QA, and vendor analytics * Create a strong talent forecasting and capacity planning model in collaboration with PM and Sales * Own vendor KPIs, dashboards, and reports to track progress, performance, and efficiency * Ensure vendor lifecycle excellence (sourcing, onboarding, testing, tiering, offboarding) * Foster strong vendor relationships while maintaining accountability and performance standards * Champion innovation and drive cross-functional collaboration on future-facing solutions, * Significant reduction in vendor costs while maintaining or improving quality * Seamless automation of manual vendor workflows * Successful integration of AI and predictive tools in vendor operations * Highly engaged, responsive, and performance-driven vendor community * Strong cross-departmental alignment on sourcing and capacity planning
PROFIL RECHERCHÉ
* Fluency in French AND English * 7+ years of experience in vendor/talent management within the localization or multilingual content industry * Strategic mindset with a proven record of driving cost savings and operational efficiency * Knowledge of workflow automation tools, productivity platforms, and AI in the localization space * Strong negotiation and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functionally * Familiarity with TMS platforms and CAT tools (e.g., Plunet, MemoQ) and QA tools would be a plus * Experience with large-scale vendor ecosystems and managing hybrid freelance/agency models * Data-literate and comfortable leveraging dashboards, BI tools, and KPI frameworks * Strong understanding of localization processes, pricing models, and resourcing needs * Strong communication skills and crisis management experience would be a plus * M&A integration experience for talent teams would be a plus Nice to Have * Familiarity with LLM-based AI tools for translation, QA, or vendor matching * Knowledge of ISO 17100, 9001 or other quality standards * Experience working with in-house linguist teams alongside freelancers and vendors * Multilingual or multicultural background
Commerce, Vente et Immobilier
Nice
Non renseigné
03/08/2025
Freelance