Role & responsibilities 1) Vendor Identification & Acquisition : Source, identify, and onboard new vendors (IT Firms, staffing firms, freelance recruiters) specializing in IT and technology talent. Conduct vendor due diligence, negotiate terms and finalize empanelment agreements. 2) Vacancy Coordination : Secure current and forecasted job vacancies from onboarded vendors and maintain a steady pipeline of open positions. Ensure vendors understand role specifications, required skillsets and timelines. 3) Relationship Management : Build and maintain strong professional relationships with vendors to foster loyalty and performance. Act as the key point of contact between vendors and the internal recruitment team. 4) Recruitment Collaboration : Work closely with internal recruiters to ensure smooth handover of vacancies and proper candidate submissions. Monitor and track the performance of vendors in terms of submissions, quality of profiles, interviews, and placements. Preferred candidate profile Bachelors degree in Business, IT, or related field. 1+ years of experience in business development, IT staffing, vendor management, or recruitment sales. Freshers are also Welcome. Proven experience in onboarding and managing vendors or recruitment partners. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Good understanding of IT roles (Java, Python, .NET, DevOps, Cloud, etc.). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications : Experience in Indian IT services industry or recruitment firms. Familiarity with CRM or Vendor Management Systems (VMS). Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) : Number of vendors onboarded per month Number of vacancies sourced through vendors Turnaround time from vendor onboarding to first vacancy Submission-to-interview and interview-to-offer ratios from vendor-supplied candidates