[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.ResponsibilitiesWorks 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 vendorsSources/prospects Vendors utilizing methods such as ad placement, cold calling, internet search, etcEffectively communicates independent contractor arrangement to prospects, to include but not limited to: MCS policies, payment terms, invoicing policies, required insurance coverage, subcontractor usage , etcPresent offers, secure acceptances, and provides rejection notificationResponsible for forming, and overseeing third-party vendor relationships to ensure contractual obligations are met and the most profitable service is achievedSuccessfully 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 managementEnsures completion and coordination of onboarding documentation for new vendorsPerforms a wide range of support functions to assist in departmental processes including maintaining accurate documentation, reports, and daily activity logFollows clearly defined procedures to complete daily tasks and responsibilities to meet established goalsUses existing procedures to solve straightforward problemsUses exceptional organization and communication skills to address internal and/or external clients and/or team membersIndividual contributor working under direct supervision with little autonomyPerforms all other duties as assigned by managementSkillsHigh school diploma requiredTypically requires 0-2 years of related work experienceWorks 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 vendorsSources/prospects Vendors utilizing methods such as ad placement, cold calling, internet search, etcEffectively communicates independent contractor arrangement to prospects, to include but not limited to: MCS policies, payment terms, invoicing policies, required insurance coverage, subcontractor usage, etcPresent offers, secure acceptances, and provides rejection notificationResponsible for forming, and overseeing third-party vendor relationships to ensure contractual obligations are met and the most profitable service is achievedSuccessfully 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 managementEnsures completion and coordination of onboarding documentation for new vendorsPerforms a wide range of support functions to assist in departmental processes including maintaining accurate documentation, reports, and daily activity logFollows clearly defined procedures to complete daily tasks and responsibilities to meet established goalsUses existing procedures to solve straightforward problemsUses exceptional organization and communication skills to address internal and/or external clients and/or team membersIndividual contributor working under direct supervision with little autonomyPerforms all other duties as assigned by managementBachelor's preferredProperty preservation experience preferredBenefitsCompetitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programsPaid time off401(k) with company matchEmployee stock purchase programEmployee discountsCompany OverviewStewart 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/.