Vendor Manager Specialist

Position Summary

The Vendor Manager Specialist is responsible for managing preservation vendor work actions and communication associated with a portfolio of assigned assets, whether occupied or vacant and will oversee, monitor, and manage all preservation activities that preserve the property while identifying and addressing all health and safety issues at the property for resolution through the preservation vendor. The Vendor Manager Specialist will work closely with preservation vendors to ensure estimates are received and all work is completed in a timely manner. This position ensures workflow monitoring, vendor engagement, vendor retention, vendor communication, and adherence to all related company policies, timelines, and deliverables.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Communicate with vendors in order to protect and preserve vacant properties across all coverage areas.
• Schedule preservation on vacant properties that range from inspections and general yard maintenance to full rehabilitation of properties.
• Communication with municipalities at times to problem solve a variety of potential issues (violations, neighbor complaints, etc.)
• Work closely with our vendor network to ensure preservation has been done on time and the cost is within industry standards.
• Responsible to review all aspects of inspection and property preservation and to engage our vendor network to maintain these services.
• Review property damages and any received bids and photos from vendors in order to ensure we have what has been requested or needed to preserve the property. 
• Maintain accountability of preservation vendor’s quality of work and management of timelines
• Remain in contact with preservation vendors so that vacant properties are winterized, secured, and the lawn is maintained.
• Continue to update property status and notes within the Aremco system(s) of record on a daily basis.
• Is in compliance with all Aremco policies and procedures as well as all necessary GSE policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High School Diploma required
• Knowledge of construction, preservation, REO, property management preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business-related field is a plus
• Ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships internally and with vendors.
• Demonstrated multitasking, and organizational administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, and quality performance measurements
• Strong verbal and written communication, emphasizing negotiation and follow-up skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Computer aptitude, to include working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and other office applications and software.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and strict deadlines
• Works well in a fast paced, high-pressure environment with rapidly shifting priorities

Company Benefits:

·         Medical, dental, and vision coverage

·         Paid time off 

·         Paid holidays

Please send resume’ to

Info@Aremcofs.com

**Aremco is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.  This position requires the ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time to perform duties via screen time. This position is a full-time office position. The corporate headquarters are in Virginia Beach, Virginia.