Partnership Manager

We’re on the lookout for a proactive and detail-oriented Partnership Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll focus on strengthening and expanding our network of vendors and consultants to support ongoing outstaffing needs and strategic partnership initiatives. You’ll be at the heart of our external talent operations — working closely with internal teams, conducting market research, and ensuring smooth, professional communication with our partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Recruitment Support

• Drive end-to-end search for candidates to support outstaffing and contractor-based needs
• Create and manage job descriptions, post openings across relevant channels, and actively source candidates through platforms and referrals
• Conduct initial HR interviews and coordinate further interview steps with internal teams
• Provide structured summaries and feedback to support hiring decisions

Market Research & Data Management

• Conduct in-depth research on vendor networks, recruitment markets, and talent availability across key tech domains
• Maintain and update internal trackers and partner databases, ensuring data accuracy and visibility
• Use CRM tools and shared systems to track outreach, performance, and partnership metrics

Vendor & Partner Management

• Build and manage relationships with external vendor partners
• Maintain and expand a reliable partner network to ensure access to qualified talent across domains
• Manage vendor pipelines, negotiate rates, and align candidates with project needs.
  Maintain consistent, professional communication with all partners

Consultant Lifecycle & Engagement

• Oversee the full lifecycle of external consultants: onboarding, engagement, performance tracking, and offboarding
• Organize regular check-ins and syncs with consultants to ensure satisfaction and alignment with projects
• Act as a point of contact for consultant-related matters, resolving day-to-day issues and ensuring smooth collaboration

Process Optimization & AI Tools

• Leverage AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) to improve research, documentation, and daily workflows
• Collaborate closely with HR, Delivery, Legal, Marketing, and Sales to align on cross-functional initiatives

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in IT recruiting, staffing, account management, or vendor relations
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience with CV-screening, conducting HR interviews, and providing structured summaries and feedback to support hiring decisions
• Strong writing skills for preparing candidate briefs, research summaries, and internal updates
• Analytical mindset with ability to extract insights from research and data
• Comfort with multitasking and switching between domains or departments quickly
• Experience working with CRMs or internal databases will be a plus
• Upper-Intermediate English or higher — both written and spoken
• Self-driven and organized, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively