Thermo Fisher Scientific

Vendor Management Lead – Localization, Multilingual AI

Thermo Fisher Scientific

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Spain

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Define and execute vendor strategy for localization, multilingual AI, and AI data services, aligned with business growth and delivery needs.
  • Build and expand a global vendor ecosystem including freelance linguists and agencies.
  • Own the full vendor lifecycle across localization and AI services: sourcing, screening, qualification, pilots, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
  • Lead negotiations for NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, rate cards, and commercial models across localization and AI programs.
  • Define and manage KPIs, SLAs, and quality metrics covering both human localization and AI data services.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Vendor Management Specialists, setting clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
  • Partner with Localization Operations and Delivery teams to ensure vendor readiness, capacity planning, and successful execution.
  • Drive continuous improvement in vendor onboarding, evaluation, automation, and reporting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Languages, Localization, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5 years of experience in Vendor Management, Localization Operations, AI Data Operations, or Procurement within a global environment.
  • Proven experience managing vendors across localization and multilingual AI workflows (human + AI).
  • Demonstrated people management experience, including coaching and performance management.
  • Strong commercial negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder leadership skills.
  • Solid understanding of global compliance, data protection, and vendor risk frameworks.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
vendor managementlocalizationmultilingual AIAI data servicesperformance managementKPI managementSLA managementcontract managementnegotiationdata protection
Soft Skills
people managementcoachingperformance managementcommunicationanalytical skillsdecision-makingleadershipgoal settingprioritizationcontinuous improvement