Procurement Specialist

This role is responsible for securing sub-contractor technicians across the US and Canada to assist in installation, service, and maintenance of our customer's equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, screen, qualify, and secure sub-contractor technicians across the country to assist in installation, service, and maintenance of UAS customer equipment.
• Coordinate and secure subcontractors for pre-sale site surveys.
• Negotiate and secure acceptable sub-contractor rates.
• Manage and update sub-contractor paperwork and follow-up accordingly.
• Collect and maintain sub-contractor insurance certificates.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of sourcing requests from the operations team and provide regular updates.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database including sub-contractor feedback, certifications, and qualifications associated with our core four services.
• Establish standards for site safety and installation quality control.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a ratings system for sub-contractors.
• Support Operations technical support with on-boarding process for new technicians.
• Collaborate with Sales, Service, Installation, and other departments professionally to ensure customer satisfaction as it relates to the procurement processes.
• Establish relationships and negotiate terms with vendors leveraging enterprise capabilities.
• Analyze and evaluate vendor pricing for alignment of P&L goals.
• Source partners needed to provide regular services to UAS operations and facilities.
• Identify services rendered and preferred system types that subcontractors specialize in to aid operations in efficient utilization of resources.
• Streamline all communication/scripting related to procurement communications to create cadence in the way we onboard new subcontractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma and three years of procurement/subcontract management experience.
• Knowledge of installation methods and requirements for Fire/Security/CCTV/Access Controls systems preferred.
• Experience with sourcing labor and materials related to service-related work.
• Experience with Google My Map/CRM/ERP systems preferred. Experience with Microsoft Suite required.
• Strong organizational skills and outstanding communication skills are a must to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working with National Accounts a plus.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Work Requirements:

• Position is considered sedentary and requires extended periods of telephone and PC exposure.

EEOC Statement:

UAS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Status:

Full Time, Exempt