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Formed by former leaders of Humble Games, Balor Games oversees an expansive catalog of acclaimed indie games, following the acquisition of the Humble Games and Firestoke catalogs. \nBalor Games aims to serve as a cultural curator for independent games, while providing expertise, resources, and belief-driven support to visionary developers.\nPosition Intro:\nBalor Games is looking for a External Development & Vendor Manager to own the vendor and partner relationships that support our titles through Localization, Porting/Co-Development, and QA. In this role, you'll manage Balor Games' network of external partners; negotiate rates and contract terms, book Statements of Work (SOWs) and quotes against Producer requests, and ensure every engagement is scoped, priced, within budget and delivered on time. 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