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Posted May 15, 2026

Valuations Vendor Manager

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Job Description: • Develop vendor selection process to ensure business unit owners and vendors are aware of expectations and consequences; obtains maximum pricing leverage and concessions, facilitates shared understanding of sourcing objectives and requirements that are aligned with business goals. • Understand the complete breadth of professional services and related risks provided by vendors and current support services for all ValuationNEXUS clients. • Proactively recommends process, service, or technology improvements that will result in cost reduction, improved productivity, and service performance. • Identify, recommend, and assist with onboarding new valuation vendors (AMCs and Panel Appraisers). • Detect, test, and implement new valuation products for loan origination and capital market due diligence. • Monthly vendor performance analysis, tracking, and internal reporting of findings. • Create, provide, and document vendor oversight communication and training. • Proactively supports knowledge sharing across all departments. • Design, develop, and deliver training to internal vendor owners on vendor management requirements and topics. • Collaborate with valuation coordinators and reviewers to create and calibrate score card metrics and delivery cadence. • Work with valuation coordinators and reviewers to identify appropriate vendor order capacities and coverage areas by product, based on performance. • Recommend offboarding or, if needed, disciplinary actions for poor vendor performance. Requirements: • Associate’s degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred, or a combination of education and experience. • 3-5 years of institutional residential real estate valuation experience. • 3-5 years of vendor management experience, preferably in real estate valuation/appraisal. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams, PowerBI, SharePoint, and Outlook. • Can analyze large datasets in Excel or other BI solutions and create useful information for internal decisions. • Experience in creating training materials and delivering sensitive feedback to internal and external parties. • Proven knowledge on the strengths, weaknesses, and application of valuation products and data sources used throughout the industry. • Works with a sense of urgency and limited oversight. • Desires to identify process inefficiencies and craft viable solutions. • Able to manage projects and deliver results on time. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to succinctly defend decisions on sensitive issues to internal and external stakeholders. Benefits: • Health Insurance • HSA Account • Accident Insurance • Critical Illness Insurance • Hospital Indemnity Insurance • Dental Insurance • VSP Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Group Paid Life and AD&D Insurance • Supplemental Coverage • Company Paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability (Non-CA) • 401 (k) Retirement Plan (2-Year Vesting) • Legal Services • Virtual Behavioral Health • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee Perks: Birthday gift card and the day off, community outreach opportunities, access to Doordash’s Dash Pass, Employee discount program - Great Work Perks, an on-site dog park at our headquarters, company swag, stipends, and much more! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job