Project/Vendor Coordinator

AutoBidMaster is a fast-growing online marketplace in the unique segment of the automotive industry – used & salvaged vehicle auctions. For over 15 years, we have been successfully providing our US and global customers with access to online vehicle auctions and efficiently delivering their vehicles to every major port in the world. We are a passionate and dedicated team composed of 100+ employees worldwide, committed to making AutoBidMaster the greatest place to buy and ship salvaged vehicles while making the industry transparent, innovative & fun.

We are seeking a Project / Vendor Coordinator to oversee and manage projects in both internal and localization areas; previous experience with localization tools would be a nice one.

As a Project/ Vendor Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. You will work closely with project managers, developers, and other team members to ensure that all software projects are executed effectively.

Responsibilities:

As a Project Coordinator:

1. Coordinate project activities, resources, and stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
2. Communicate with project managers and stakeholders to identify project goals, scope, and requirements
3. Identify areas for process improvement and recommend solutions
4. Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets
5. Track project progress and report on project status to stakeholders
6. Identify and manage project risks and issues
7. Ensure that project documentation is complete and up to date
8. Ensure that all team members are aware of project goals, scope, and requirements

As a Vendor Coordinator:

1. Negotiate contracts with suppliers
2. Assess the performance of vendors
3. Ensure vendor compliance with company standards
4. Manage vendor billing and disbursements

Requirements:

1. 2+ years of experience in project coordination or project management
2. Prior experience with localization management and https://lokalise.com/ would be a plus
3. Strong organizational and project management skills
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
5. Ability to work effectively in a team environment
6. Experience with evaluating vendor services
7. Experience with forecasting inventory and purchasing needs
8. Experience negotiating supply contracts
9. Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence,
10. Experience managing project budgets and schedules
11. Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
12. Working hours: 14:00 CET - 23:00 CET
13. Working from the office is required
14. Kind Reminder: we employ ONLY via B2B type of contract!

Benefits:

1. Competitive compensation
2. Working alongside a fast-growing team of professionals from the US and EU, who are setting the new global standard in the automotive industry
3. All the equipment you’ll need to be successful
4. 20 paid days of vacation
5. US public holidays are off — we work according to the US calendar
6. Exciting and memorable team-building activities and corporate parties