Insurance Third-Party Vendor Management Advisor
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What We'll Bring:
At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates can learn new things and be a leader every day.Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
The Advisor of Third-Party Vendor Management for the Insurance Vertical will play a critical role in identifying and implementing strategic partnerships to advance the goals and revenue growth of the vertical.
What You'll Bring:
- At least, 3-5 years of experience in a relevant role, such as 3rd party vendor management, data acquisition, sales/customer success.
- Must be a highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter capable of supporting a fast-paced, growing team.
- Prior experience in the insurance industry (carrier experience preferred)
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to leverage and build relationships both internally and externally.
- Ability to think strategically and execute methodically, with a proven record for originating and driving the adoption of successful strategic initiatives.
We’re also looking for the preferred skills below.
- Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Salesforce
Impact You'll Make:
- This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Insurance Data Acquisition
- As a key contributor to our vendor management strategy, you will play a pivotal role in onboarding, managing, and optimizing relationships with third-party data vendors and strategic partners. Your work will directly influence data quality, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration.
- You will develop and maintain strong relationships with third-party data vendors and strategic partners.
- You will collaborate with Market Planning, Market Development, and Sales to identify potential vendors that align with business needs.
- You will evaluate vendor proposals against budget constraints and data/product quality standards.
- You will facilitate the onboarding process for new vendors, including contracting, third-party risk management (TPRM), and data delivery setup.
- You will negotiate contracts and terms of service with new and existing vendors, ensuring alignment with company objectives and legal requirements.
- You will monitor vendor performance against service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and other agreed-upon standards.
- You will conduct regular vendor performance reviews and provide actionable feedback.
- You will track and manage issues and control deficiencies related to third-party relationships.
- You will collaborate with internal teams—including Legal, Procurement, Finance, InfoSec, and Risk Management—to define vendor requirements and ensure effective risk controls.
- You will communicate clearly and consistently with internal and external stakeholders regarding vendor performance, compliance, and emerging issues.
- You will provide strategic insights and support to internal stakeholders as part of the vendor management program.
- You will lead conversations with global data acquisition teams to identify synergies across verticals and determine when internal capabilities should be leveraged instead of external vendors.
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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.
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