Strategic Vendor Partnerships Lead

First American; Delaware; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First American's GO Title division seeks a Vendor Relationship Manager to develop and optimize a network of vendor providers that support our title and escrow operations. You will serve as the primary contact for vendor discussions and link vendor capabilities to business priorities.

In this role, you will monitor provider health, manage risks, and collaborate with internal teams to drive strategic initiatives. A bachelor's degree and 5+ years in vendor management are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of related vendor management experience.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage key vendor relationships across an assigned portfolio.
• Develop vendor engagement strategies aligned with business needs.
• Assess vendor capabilities and identify gaps or risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support initiatives.
• Monitor vendor performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

First American's GO Title division seeks a Vendor Relationship Manager to develop and optimize a network of vendor providers that support our title and escrow operations. You will serve as the primary contact for vendor discussions and link vendor capabilities to business priorities.

In this role, you will monitor provider health, manage risks, and collaborate with internal teams to drive strategic initiatives. A bachelor's degree and 5+ years in vendor management are required.