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As a Vendor Manager you will oversee and optimize our relationships with third-party vendors. This role is responsible for ensuring vendor performance, compliance with company policies, negotiating vendor pricing and alignment with business objectives. If you are analytical and love to negotiate, and have strong communication skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple vendors across various categories this is the perfect position.

  • What You’ll Do:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all vendor-related activities and communications.
  • Develop and maintain vendor agreements, contracts, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
  • Monitor and evaluate vendor performance, including delivery timelines, quality, cost, and compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Identify opportunities to improve vendor efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risk.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to understand business needs and translate them into vendor requirements.
  • Conduct periodic vendor reviews, audits, and risk assessments.
  • Resolve vendor-related issues and escalate as necessary to senior management.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of vendor contracts, performance metrics, and correspondence.
  • Stay current on market trends, industry standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to vendor management.
  • Support procurement and sourcing initiatives as needed.
  • What You Need:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or supply chain management.
  • Strong knowledge of contract negotiation, vendor performance metrics, and risk management.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with vendor management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
  • Office-based with occasional travel as required for vendor visits or meetings.
  • Fast-paced environment with deadlines and multiple ongoing projects.

About First Title

First Title is a technology-forward leader in the title insurance and closing services industry. Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, with strategic regional offices nationwide, First Title combines deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior solutions to the country’s top real estate and financial services organizations. Unlike traditional title agencies, First Title provides comprehensive strategic consulting, implements rigorously vetted digital platforms, and offers highly personalized services designed to drive client success. At the heart of this commitment is the company’s proprietary technology, FirstVision®, which streamlines processes, accelerates turn times, and reduces operational inefficiencies, ultimately enhancing value and profitability for clients across the nation. By maintaining an unwavering focus on results, First Title continues to set new standards for innovation and client outcomes in the title services market.

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