Vendor Management Specialist

Description

JOB TITLE: Vendor Management Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Manager, Inspection Services

SUMMARY: The vendor management specialist will be responsible for the business-to-business relationship between Land Gorilla, the Inspection Company, and our Clients. This includes actively recruiting and onboarding new inspection companies to expand and promote adoption of the Land Gorilla inspection network, onboarding new companies, and managing existing vendor relationships (B2B). The ideal candidate will be highly organized, possess excellent communication skills, and be adept at managing vendor relationships to maintain a robust and reliable inspection network.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Identify and proactively source potential inspection companies and partners through various channels, including industry associations, social and professional networks, and referrals.
• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract qualified inspection companies in targeted geographic areas.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from prospective inspection companies and provide detailed information about the application process.
• Track and report on business development metrics, including the number of leads generated, applications received, and inspection companies onboarded.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly recruitment targets.
• Ensure platform adoption across the United States.
• Manage the full B2B vendor onboarding process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all required documentation. Conduct initial business screening and qualification of companies to ensure minimum requirements are met.
• Proactively track and manage the portfolio of inspection companies accepted into the platform.
• Report and review vendor relationships and KPIs.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams regarding coverage, vendor service levels, and compliance.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Proven experience in vendor management, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, or a related administrative role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and maintain accurate records.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing data and documentation.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and a proactive approach.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing conditions.
• Problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Growth mindset with a desire to work collaboratively and drive team performance.
• Knowledge of the construction industry or inspection services is a plus.
• Comfortable with software.

Compensation: range is $22-28/hour, Full-time, Work-from-Home

The actual pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, and geographical location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Candidates must reside in one of the following states: CA, OR, WA, AZ, ID, VA, TX, FL, NC, TN, DE, and MD. We can not consider or hire anyone who resides outside of these states.

Land Gorilla is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.