Vendor Relations Specialist jobs in Oklahoma

Company Description

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, ISN Corporation is a nationwide provider of specialized professional services to Federal government agencies. ISN's portfolio includes work with over 100 Federal agencies.

ISN Corporation has been awarded a place in the Washington Business Journal's list of the 50 Fastest Growing Government Contractors. ISN is also on the Business Inc. Magazine's 5000

List of Fastest Growing Private Companies for the last two years.

ISN Corporation offers many competitive benefits to its employees, including:

• Major medical insurance with prescription coverage
• Dental plan
• Flexible spending
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits at no cost to employees
• Basic life insurance at no cost to employees
• Retirement Plan
• Paid leave with accrual beginning at Date of Hire

Job Description

Vendor Specialists will be responsible for assisting the Vendor Manager with regards to single family homes (1-4 units), Real Estate Owned (REO) and custodial properties.  Vendor Specialists must ensure that vendors are qualified and able to conduct and submit inspections and other property-related work on time, to client specifications, and efficiently.  Vendor Specialist's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
·         Research and recruit new property inspectors, property preservation vendors, appraisal/valuation vendors, title vendors, environmental companies, real estate agents, attorneys, etc. as needed in their respective geographic areas to accomplish required services
·         Ensure highest quality vendors/attorneys are being selected for work assignment, based on previous work quality and scorecards
·         Ensure all properties have the vendors required for surge, seasonal services, or weather disasters
·         Acts as a centralized point of contact for all vendors and attorneys
·         Handle escalations from vendors and attorneys and provide resolution
·         Monitor vendor/attorney performance; ensuring all guidelines, timelines, and expectations are being followed accordingly
·         Perform data analysis of vendor/attorney's work product to develop scorecards
·         Interact with vendors/attorneys with regards to client updates, local law enforcement communication, HOA and city/county code compliance personnel
·         Vette vendor bids for necessary repairs and services to properties to ensure job will be done properly to client specs at a fair price
·         Coordinate on behalf of the vendor with our accounting department to ensure vendor invoicing is processed in a timely manner

Experience:

·          Excellent communication skills, including excellent phone etiquette and a demonstrated ability to communicate professionally in verbal and written forms and instant messaging environment with teammates
·         Above average computer skills working in proprietary software environment                  ·         Ability to meet hard deadlines and work in fast-paced environment                                  ·         Keen as to where and how to locate small vendors for rural properties
·         Recruiting experience preferred            

Qualifications

Must pass pre-employment screening and undergo government suitability investigation.         

3 years of vendor management / recruitment experience in a similar work environment (government contractor) or real estate industry. 

Additional Information

ISN Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ISN Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ISN Corporation is a Drug-Free Workplace. Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment background investigation before beginning employment.