Vendor Partnerships Lead | Strategy & Relationship Management

First American; New Jersey; On-site; USD 112,400 - 149,800; Full time

Job summary

First American's GO Title division is seeking a Vendor Relationship Manager to develop and optimize a network of vendor providers supporting title operations. You will manage relationships, monitor performance, and align vendor capabilities with business priorities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least 5 years' experience with commercial title work as searcher/abstractor or examiner. Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience with commercial title work as searcher/abstractor or examiner.
• Strong negotiation, influence and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage key vendor relationships across an assigned portfolio of external service providers.
• Develop and support vendor engagement strategies that align with business objectives and service needs.
• Build and maintain productive partnerships with vendors that provide specialized services to the organization.
• Assess vendor capabilities and ensure alignment with evolving business objectives.
• Maintain effective relationships with vendor contacts and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams and business leaders to support operational and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

First American's GO Title division is seeking a Vendor Relationship Manager to develop and optimize a network of vendor providers supporting title operations. You will manage relationships, monitor performance, and align vendor capabilities with business priorities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least 5 years' experience with commercial title work as searcher/abstractor or examiner. Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management are essential.