External Development – Vendor Manager

Balor Games

. Own vendor and partner relationships supporting titles through localization, porting/co-development, and QA .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vendor and partner management within the video game industry, including negotiation of contracts and SOWs, while effectively managing relationships and project workflows. Proficient in tracking budgets, vendor performance, and maintaining documentation for onboarding and engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vendor ManagementContract NegotiationGame Localization WorkflowsProject ManagementRelationship Management

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Hard Skills

Vendor Contract AdministrationSOW Drafting and ReviewBudget TrackingProject Tracking ToolsQuality Assurance Engagement

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationOrganizational SkillsNegotiation SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SpreadsheetsDocumentation Templates

Industry Keywords

Video Game IndustryLocalizationPortingCo-DevelopmentPublishing OperationsPlatform Partner ProgramsIndie Game Developers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own vendor and partner relationships supporting titles through localization, porting/co-development, and QA
Manage the network of external localization, porting/co-development, QA, and publishing-services partners
Source, vet, and onboard new vendors
Negotiate rates, terms, and contract language with vendors and partners
Draft and review MSAs, SOWs, and quotes
Field Producer requests, scope requirements, and book SOWs/quotes
Track vendor budgets, purchase orders, and invoicing; flag budget variances
Maintain vendor capacity, specialties, rate cards, and performance history
Monitor vendor quality and delivery performance; manage issue escalation and resolution
Coordinate platform-specific porting/co-development submission and certification requirements
Track contract renewals, amendments, and expirations
Build and maintain documentation, templates, and tools for vendor onboarding, contracting, and engagement tracking
Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Finance/Accounting, Marketing, Producers, and QA leads

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in vendor/partner management, publishing operations, production, or business affairs within the video game industry
Demonstrated experience negotiating and administering vendor contracts, SOWs, and quotes
Familiarity with game localization workflows and QA vendor engagement models
Strong negotiation, organizational, and project management skills
Exceptional communication skills
Relationship management skills
Experience working independently and with a team, while being comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities
Proficiency with contract/SOW documentation, spreadsheets, and project tracking tools
Existing relationships with localization, porting/co-development, or QA vendors in the games industry
Experience with platform partner programs such as PlayStation Partners, Xbox ID@Xbox/Partner, and Nintendo Developer Portal
Experience working with indie game developers