Vendor / Resource Manager Global Market Research

About the Role

Cultural Traits is looking for an experienced Vendor / Resource Manager to manage, coordinate, and scale our global network of research vendors and resources across India, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth research operations, reliable partner delivery, cost efficiency, and consistent data quality across qualitative and quantitative market research projects.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with fieldwork agencies, recruiters, moderators, translators, and research partners across multiple regions and time zones.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Management & Coordination

• Identify, onboard, and manage research vendors across India, Asia, Europe, and LATAM
• Build and maintain strong relationships with recruitment partners, field agencies, moderators, translators, and support vendors
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor communication, timelines, and deliverables

Resource Planning & Allocation

• Allocate the right vendors and resources based on project scope, geography, timelines, and budget
• Coordinate availability of moderators, recruiters, translators, and operational support teams
• Ensure optimal utilization of internal and external resources

Costing, Negotiation & Budget Control

• Request, review, and negotiate vendor quotations across markets
• Ensure cost competitiveness while maintaining high data quality standards
• Track vendor costs and project budgets to ensure financial discipline

Quality & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure vendors adhere to recruitment criteria, data quality standards, and ethical research practices
• Monitor fieldwork progress, proactively identify risks, and resolve delivery issues
• Conduct post-project vendor performance reviews and maintain scorecards

Operational Support

• Work closely with project managers and research leads on multi-country studies
• Manage timelines and coordination across different time zones
• Maintain updated vendor databases, rate cards, contracts, and performance records

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Vendor Manager, Resource Manager, or Operations Manager in market research or a related industry
• Proven experience managing vendors across India, Asia, Europe, and LATAM
• Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research operations
• Experience working on multi-country, multi-language projects
• Excellent negotiation, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail with a problem-solving mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with global market research agencies or consulting firms
• Familiarity with cultural nuances and recruitment challenges across regions
• Experience managing freelance moderators, translators, and niche recruitment vendors
• Comfortable working across global time zones

Compensation Details (India-Based Role)

Current CTC:
Please mention your current Cost to Company (CTC) in INR (annual).

Expected CTC:
Please mention your expected CTC in INR (annual), along with your notice period.

Compensation will be competitive and aligned with experience, regional exposure, and operational expertise.

Why Join Cultural Traits?

• Work on global market research projects across emerging and developed markets
• Be part of a culturally diverse, international research network
• High-ownership role with exposure to global clients and markets
• Opportunity to build and strengthen vendor partnerships worldwide

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to share:

• Updated CV
• Current CTC
• Expected CTC
• Notice period
• Brief summary of regions handled (India / Asia / Europe / LATAM)
• Your location.

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