Director of Resource Management & Procurement

Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions. Its mission is to support companies in every industry to scale across markets and enable growth through cutting-edge technology and localization expertise. Established in 1993, the group is present in 23 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia, with over 1,800 employees supported by a network of +20,000 linguists around the world.

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We have a current opening for a Resource Management & Procurement Director within our North American team.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Resource Management & Procurement to lead and optimize our global supply chain and resource strategy within the translation and localization industry. The ideal candidate will oversee vendor management, procurement processes, and the allocation of linguistic and technical resources to ensure operational excellence, cost-efficiency, and the highest quality of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive resource management and procurement strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, freelancers, and technology providers to ensure high-quality service and cost-effective solutions.
• Lead vendor selection, negotiation, onboarding, and performance evaluation processes.
• Oversee the strategic allocation of linguistic and technical resources to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Collaborate with production, sales, and operations teams to forecast resource needs and address capacity challenges.
• Implement procurement best practices, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and quality enhancement across the supply chain.
• Conduct regular market analysis to stay updated on industry trends, pricing models, and emerging technologies.
• Drive the adoption of automation and AI-powered tools to enhance resource management efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the resource management and procurement teams to build a high-performing department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Linguistics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in resource management, procurement, or vendor management, preferably within …