Senior Talent Specialist – Data/AI Solutions 

Senior Talent Specialist – Data/AI Solutions Department: Vendor Management About DATAmundi.ai DATAmundi is a global leader in high-quality data services, including data labeling, annotation, benchmarking, and data enrichment. We enable AI innovators to build smarter, safer, and more effective models by delivering scalable and reliable data solutions to enterprises across a range of industries. The Senior Talent Specialist will oversee vendor management, optimize vendor operations, and support global delivery for Data Solutions. This role plays a significant role in driving recruitment for the global supplier network in specific areas of work, based on client requirement and project specification. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain a global network of language/non-language/subject matter experts professionals, ensuring talent availability. Manage full vendor lifecycle including recruitment, negotiations, assessments, and onboarding. Develop strong, collaborative relationships with vendors, acting as the primary point of contact. Establish processes and best practices for negotiating contracts and pricing. Partner with Sales/Solution, as needed, to evaluate external supplier rate cards and provide data on pricing. Collaborate with Production teams to align vendor capabilities with project requirements. Coordinate with Accounting to resolve invoicing, payment, and financial queries. Collaborate with HR in local geos to ensure compliance and documentation. Support internal audits related to vendor management. Work on multiple talent platforms to recruit vendors as per project requirement. Build expertise on platform and talent management. Desired Skills & Experience 5+ years experience in Vendor Management, preferably in freelancer sourcing, talent acquisition, or crowdsourcing—ideally in data collection or similar industries. Proven track record of building and managing a global vendor ecosystem. Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills. Experience with compliance and risk management processes. Familiarity with vendor management tools and related technologies. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities. Proficiency in MS Office and comfort with remote collaboration tools. Full professional fluency in English (additional languages are an asset). Ability to work independently in a remote environment with strong organizational discipline. Originally posted on Himalayas