New

Appraisal Vendor Manager

Vaco
$24.00 - $30.00 / hr
United States, California, Santa Ana
Jan 29, 2026
Our client is a nationwide provider of appraisal, verification, quality control and technology services to lenders across the country. They have created and implemented processes and software tools which allow their customers to significantly increase their closing ratios and profitability. Currently, they are looking to bring on board a Vendor Manager with experience managing appraisals within the mortgage industry. This will be a 100% REMOTE position! Job Responsibilities: Lead a team of individuals at multiple sites Ensure suppliers/appraisers deliver appraisals daily that are high quality and on-time Proactively manages key performance indicators and influence changes through communication forums with suppliers/appraisers Track and take appropriate action on supplier complaints and other issues requiring remediation. Manages an audit-ready, controlled environment that is compliant with all legal, regulatory and policies Regularly reports team results and status on key initiatives to management Drives change within teams and with third party providers of Valuation products Partners with other leaders in Collateral Valuations Group, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Controls, Risk, Sales, Operations Partners, Vendor Management, Third Party Oversight, and Sourcing to produce required results. Conduct RFI's and RFP's to ensure use of the highest quality providers. Required Qualification, Skills: 3+ years' experience in mortgage banking 2+ years' total experience working with appraisals in the appraisal industry or in the mortgage industry. 2+ years of experience managing direct engagement appraisers and AMCs Ability to partner and collaborate with internal and external partners. Ability to lead and drive changes with focus on process and quality improvement. The ability to perform and multi-task in a fast paced, high production environment Strong understanding of appraisal laws, regulations, GSE, and FHA requirements. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. 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