Vendor Management Commercial Manager

300 KV Holdings; Texas; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer Paid Life insurance

Employer Paid LTD

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kensington Vanguard National Land is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the Vendor Management team responsible for opening title and settlement orders and coordinating with a national abstractor panel. The role focuses on building strong vendor relationships and maintaining standards for quality and timeliness.

Ideal candidates have extensive title insurance experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, while upholding

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the title insurance industry.
• 5+ 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-directed environments.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of order entry and Vendor Management staff that open title and settlement orders.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships and consistently evaluate performance.
• 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 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

Skills

Vendor management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Title industry knowledge

Communication skills

Process improvement

Tools

SoftPro Select

Job description

Regular or Temporary: Regular Language Fluency: English (Required) Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

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-directed environments.
• 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

• Commercial & Residential Title Insurance
• Real Property & Cooperative Lien Searches
• Settlement Services
• Escrow Services
• Recording Services
• 1031 Exchange Services

Kensington 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 Program General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group:

At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being – physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support. Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match. CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more.

Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.

CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.

CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace.

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