Strategic Vendor Management Leader

loanDepot, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

loanDepot, Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Vendor Management professional to lead day-to-day vendor activities, onboarding, due diligence, contract administration, and ongoing monitoring.

You will prepare reporting packages, supplier cost analyses, and participate in annual vendor reviews to optimize risk and value. You will craft and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, and subscription agreements, maintain contract repositories, and advise stakeholders on risk language while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or minimum of six (6) + years’ experience working in a similar field.
• Experience reviewing and managing vendor contracts and service agreements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience in developing reports, metrics, and performance scorecards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience in the Mortgage industry preferred.
• Legal or contract administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day vendor management activities, including onboarding, due diligence reviews, contract administration, ongoing monitoring, and offboarding.
• Conducts vendor analyses and optimization activities, including identifying opportunities for vendor consolidation, cost savings, pricing improvements, invoice review, and management reporting.
• Creates reviews, edits, and advises on vendor management documentation, including but not limited to MSAs, SOWs, subscription agreements, and policy guidance to help protect the Company's interests.
• Exercises discretion in evaluating, adding, modifying, or removing contractual risk language to support business needs while maintaining appropriate risk controls.
• Analyzes interprets, and communicates vendor management information, guidance, and reporting to management and business stakeholders.
• Provides consultation and guidance to business partners regarding vendor risks, contractual obligations, pricing considerations, and scope negotiations.
• Prepares monthly performance assessments, reporting packages, metrics, and status updates related to key vendor relationships.
• Manages Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and supports vendor selection and engagement activities.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract review

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

loanDepot, Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Vendor Management professional to lead day-to-day vendor activities, onboarding, due diligence, contract administration, and ongoing monitoring.

You will prepare reporting packages, supplier cost analyses, and participate in annual vendor reviews to optimize risk and value. You will craft and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, and subscription agreements, maintain contract repositories, and advise stakeholders on risk language while ensuring compliance with