Vendor Relationship Manager

First American

. Manage key vendor relationships across an assigned portfolio of external service providers .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vendor relationship management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement, while effectively collaborating with internal teams to align vendor capabilities with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vendor Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Vendor Engagement StrategiesRisk AssessmentOperational SupportCapacity MonitoringService Gap Identification

Soft Skills

TeamworkSelf-MotivatedProblem-SolvingRelationship-Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Vendor ManagementService ProvidersBusiness ObjectivesOperational InitiativesCustomer-Facing Discussions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage key vendor relationships across an assigned portfolio of external service providers
Develop and support vendor engagement strategies aligned with business objectives and service needs
Build and maintain productive partnerships with specialized-service vendors
Assess vendor capabilities and alignment with evolving business objectives
Maintain relationships with vendor contacts and internal stakeholders
Serve as a point of contact for vendor-related discussions, planning, and relationship management
Monitor the health, capacity, and effectiveness of the vendor network
Identify vendor-related risks, service gaps, and opportunities to strengthen operational support
Collaborate with internal teams and business leaders on operational and strategic initiatives
Participate in customer-facing discussions when vendor input or subject matter expertise is needed
Support vendor growth and expansion initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of related experience
Strong negotiation, influence and stakeholder management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and teamwork skills
Self-motivated; self-starter
Ability to manage multiple tasks, respond quickly to emergent problems, and focus both on long-range projects and immediate tasks
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Inclusive and supportive workplace culture