[Remote] Vendor Relations Analyst (MCS)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stewart Title is a global real estate services company, and they are seeking a Vendor Relations Analyst. This role is responsible for identifying qualified vendors, building an ongoing vendor pipeline, and managing the onboarding processes for new vendors. Responsibilities • Works with vendor management to understand staffing and work volume to design and execute cost-effective, consistent sourcing and screening strategies that ensure sufficient coverage of high-quality vendors • Sources/prospects Vendors utilizing methods such as ad placement, cold calling, internet search, etc • Effectively communicates independent contractor arrangement to prospects, to include but not limited to: MCS policies, payment terms, invoicing policies, required insurance coverage, subcontractor usage , etc • Present offers, secure acceptances, and provides rejection notification • Responsible for forming, and overseeing third-party vendor relationships to ensure contractual obligations are met and the most profitable service is achieved • Successfully negotiates and secures pricing with new vendors to ensure they are aligned with current MCS rates and/or market norms in advance of weekly updates presented to management • Ensures completion and coordination of onboarding documentation for new vendors • Performs a wide range of support functions to assist in departmental processes including maintaining accurate documentation, reports, and daily activity log • Follows clearly defined procedures to complete daily tasks and responsibilities to meet established goals • Uses existing procedures to solve straightforward problems • Uses exceptional organization and communication skills to address internal and/or external clients and/or team members • Individual contributor working under direct supervision with little autonomy • Performs all other duties as assigned by management Skills • High school diploma required • Typically requires 0-2 years of related work experience • Works with vendor management to understand staffing and work volume to design and execute cost-effective, consistent sourcing and screening strategies that ensure sufficient coverage of high-quality vendors • Sources/prospects Vendors utilizing methods such as ad placement, cold calling, internet search, etc • Effectively communicates independent contractor arrangement to prospects, to include but not limited to: MCS policies, payment terms, invoicing policies, required insurance coverage, subcontractor usage, etc • Present offers, secure acceptances, and provides rejection notification • Responsible for forming, and overseeing third-party vendor relationships to ensure contractual obligations are met and the most profitable service is achieved • Successfully negotiates and secures pricing with new vendors to ensure they are aligned with current MCS rates and/or market norms in advance of weekly updates presented to management • Ensures completion and coordination of onboarding documentation for new vendors • Performs a wide range of support functions to assist in departmental processes including maintaining accurate documentation, reports, and daily activity log • Follows clearly defined procedures to complete daily tasks and responsibilities to meet established goals • Uses existing procedures to solve straightforward problems • Uses exceptional organization and communication skills to address internal and/or external clients and/or team members • Individual contributor working under direct supervision with little autonomy • Performs all other duties as assigned by management • Bachelor's preferred • Property preservation experience preferred Benefits • Competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs • Paid time off • 401(k) with company match • Employee stock purchase program • Employee discounts Company Overview • Stewart Title is a global real estate services company. It is a sub-organization of Stewart Title. It was founded in 1893, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.stewart.com/. Apply To This Job