VENDOR COORDINATOR INTERN (HYBRID)

Job Description As a Vendor Management Intern, you will support the Vendor Management team in recruiting, onboarding, and maintaining relationships with freelance linguists and language service providers. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the localization industry and the opportunity to develop skills in recruitment, communication, vendor coordination, and operations. Responsibilities: • Assist in sourcing, screening, and recruiting freelance linguists and external vendors across different languages and specializations. • Support the expansion and maintenance of multilingual vendor databases. • Coordinate with the Project Management team regarding resource requests and vendor availability. • Help assess vendor qualifications by coordinating test translations and collecting required documentation. • Maintain accurate vendor records, profiles, and contracts in internal systems. • Assist with vendor onboarding and ensure all required documents are completed. • Support contract preparation and follow up on contract renewals when needed. • Coordinate with the Finance team to assist with vendor payment tracking and documentation. • Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors through timely communication and follow-ups. • Conduct market research to identify new language professionals and industry trends. • Provide administrative and operational support to the Vendor Management team as required. Qualifications • Holding a Bachelor's degree in Languages, Translation, Linguistics, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. • Excellent organizational and time management skills. • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks. • Good problem-solving and interpersonal skills. • Proactive, eager to learn, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with Google Workspace is a plus. • Interest in the localization, translation, or language services industry is a plus.