Strategic Vendor Relations Manager

First American; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

PTO & Sick Leave

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

First American's GO Title division is seeking a Vendor Relationship Manager to develop and optimize a network of external providers. You will manage key vendor relationships and align capabilities with business priorities.

You will partner with internal teams, monitor performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement. Requires 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• 5+ years of related experience in vendor management or similar.
• Experience coordinating with internal stakeholders and external providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage key vendor relationships across an assigned portfolio.
• Develop and support vendor engagement strategies aligned with objectives.
• Build partnerships with vendors providing specialized services.
• Assess vendor capabilities and ensure alignment with goals.
• Maintain effective relationships with vendor contacts and internal teams.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendor discussions and planning.
• Monitor health, capacity, and performance of the vendor network.
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities to strengthen support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support initiatives.
• Participate in customer-facing discussions when needed.
• Support vendor growth and expansion initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

First American's GO Title division is seeking a Vendor Relationship Manager to develop and optimize a network of external providers. You will manage key vendor relationships and align capabilities with business priorities.

You will partner with internal teams, monitor performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement. Requires 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree.