Data Sourcing Professional (Vendor Management)

Cotality • Irvine, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society. Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry. Job Description: This hybrid-remote dynamic team drives innovation and growth by working with executives and leadership to achieve enterprise company goals. This team is on the forefront of exploring new and exciting data assets. This hybrid-remote role focuses on strategic relationship management with third-party data suppliers, handling day-to-day operational issues and resolving complex challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or relevant discipline
• 3+ years of related experience
• Experience working with complex contracts, negotiating with vendors and managing processes within tight timelines
• Strong experience in researching and analyzing data vendor options and presenting recommendations that align with data acquisition strategy
• Understanding of data acquisition process and procedures
• Strong understanding of business unit requirements and impact to overall data supply chain (transformation, data content/quality and fulfillment)
• Meeting facilitation skills and ability to present ideas and information in group settings

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Public Record or Real Estate data is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages strategic third-party data supplier relationships.
• Participates in highly critical day-to-day operational issues and the resolution of complex issues.
• Assists with all aspects of data contracts across the enterprise and negotiates supply agreements with new or improved data sources.
• Leads root cause analysis of performance gaps vs. KPI targets.
• Develops and communicates gap remediation plans, collaborating with other functions and support groups as necessary.
• Understands Strategic Data Sourcing (SDS) process by demonstrating accountability for its performance, tracking any changes to it and ensuring process documentation is current.
• Applies critical analysis to implement strategy for onboarding new data assets (source, scope, negotiate), supporting the needs of business unit partners.
• Monitors industry trends and directions, suggests new capabilities and adapts to changing needs.
• Interacts with business unit partners and/or suppliers.
• Interactions frequently involve special skills, such as negotiating with suppliers on strategic issues requiring coordination across functional/business unit lines or attempting to influence senior leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.

Benefits

• Time off: Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, plus well-being and volunteer time off.
• Family Support: Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a baby stipend.
• Health: Multiple medical plan options with mental health and wellness support offerings.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match and vesting after one year.
• Financial Perks: $400 annual well-being stipend and tuition assistance up to $5,250.
• Extras: Recognition Rewards, Referral bonuses, exclusive discounts and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level