Vendor Manager (Chinese-speaking)

We are hiring for our client, the big player and leader in the artificial intelligence (annotation) sector. You will be informed about the client once you get shortlisted.The client is a global leader in providing high-quality training data and data-platform solutions that power enterprise AI — from text/audio labeling to large-scale image/video annotation and LLM customization. The client combines a scalable platform and managed services to deliver trusted datasets for leading AI programs and enterprise customers.

• →Overall responsible for the expansion and operation of the client (BPO resources) in Hanoi.
• →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 vendors in local and adjacent regions, ensuring compliance with the company's admission standards.
• →Collect and analyse data, and regularly report resource sourcing progress (including achievements and risks) to the Leader, providing support for decision-making.
• →Assist Leaders in Vietnam/China for 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.

• Fluent Chinese 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 such as industrial automation or smart manufacturing.
• 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.