Vendor Management Commercial Manager

CRC Group; Texas; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Kensington Vanguard National Land Services is seeking a skilled Vendor Management Commercial Manager to lead the team that opens title and settlement orders and coordinates title search products from national vendors.

You will build and maintain vendor relationships, ensure quality and on-time delivery, recruit and onboard search vendors, and collaborate across departments to streamline workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in the title insurance industry.
• Strong vendor management and leadership experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team that opens commercial title orders and pulls title search products from national vendors.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships and evaluate performance.
• Recruit, vet, and onboard new search vendors to ensure market coverage.
• Negotiate vendor costs and manage pricing agreements.
• Review orders for accuracy and ensure timely delivery of title reports and commitments.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize workflows and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Vendor Management

Title Insurance

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Tools

SoftPro

Job description

## Vendor Management Commercial ManagerApplylocations: Remote - New Yorktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0000002986**The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply button at the top or bottom of this page. You'll be required to create an account or sign in to an existing one.****If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to** Accessibility **(accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).****Regular or Temporary:**Regular**Language Fluency:** English (Required)**Work Shift:**1st Shift (United States of America)**Please review the following job description:**Join our team! Successful and leading title insurance agency seeks a highly self-motivated, detail oriented, and experienced Vendor Management Commercial Manager with a positive attitude to be a part of our team. Qualified candidates must have the ability to multitask, portray excellent verbal and written communication skills and be computer proficient.**Summary:** The Vendor Management Commercial Manager is responsible for the management of the team that opens commercial orders and places real estate title search requests with a national abstractor panel. Directly involved in establishing and maintaining relationships with external vendors, as well as overseeing the internal Vendor Management team, to ensure that title insurance products and services meet quality standards, align with company objectives, and are delivered on time.**Responsibilities:*** Manage a team of order entry and Vendor Management staff that open title and settlement orders, review property details and request title search products from search vendors* Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships and consistently evaluate performance* Resolve issues promptly and ensure that the Vendor Management team meets quality control expectations* Recruit, vet, and on-board new search vendors to ensure adequate coverage in all states* Negotiate vendor costs via pricing agreements and individual orders as necessary* Review new orders for accuracy and completion* Review commercial and residential property information to confirm parcel, property tax and vesting information* Ensure that the Vendor Management team meets or exceeds service level standards for title search order placement and receipt* Directly oversee the proper setup of large, complex commercial portfolio files* Collaborate with the KV Production team to ensure that all required documents are obtained from search vendors in order to issue title reports and commitments* Cross-departmental collaboration with other management teams to routinely evaluate workflows and streamline operations across the company* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, carrier guidelines and internal procedures* Act as liaison for abstractors, branches, carriers, and internal departments**Requirements:*** • 7+ years of experience in the title insurance industry* • 5+ plus years of experience in title examination, commitment production or title vendor* management* • Knowledge of SoftPro Select a plus* • Excellent time management skills* • Strong work ethic with the ability to work in both team oriented and self-directedenvironments.* • Detail-oriented and professional; able to handle confidential information.* • High level of accountability* • Customer service oriented* • Creative problem-solving skills* • Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).* • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously**About Kensington Vanguard National Land** Kensington Vanguard National Land Services is one of the largest independent full-service national title insurance agencies in the country providing: • Commercial & Residential Title Insurance• Real Property & Cooperative Lien Searches• Settlement Services• Escrow Services• Recording Services• 1031 Exchange ServicesKensington Vanguard National Land is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-time**Benefits:*** Health insurance* Dental insurance* Vision insurance* Employer Paid Life insurance* Employer Paid LTD* Paid Time Off* 401(k)* 401(k) Employer Match* Flexible Spending Account* Health Savings Account* Employee Assistance ProgramThe annual base salary for this position is $70k - 85k.