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Vendor Sourcing SpecialistUtilitiesOne • Kent, WA, US
Vendor Sourcing Specialist

Vendor Sourcing Specialist

UtilitiesOne • Kent, WA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Utilities One was founded with great aspirations to reshape the industry as we know it. Our mission as a company is to make a real impact for the greater good of the communities.

Today, we are delivering a full range of infrastructure solutions for Telecommunications providers, Electric, Power, Water & Gas Utilities, Wireless Carriers, and the Technology Deployment sector.

As an Market Analyst you will own the sourcing pipeline for subcontractors / vendors supporting telecom / utility construction (OSP / fiber, wireless, power). You’ll identify, qualify, negotiate, and onboard vendors; align rate cards and capabilities to market demand; and maintain compliant, production-ready partners across regions.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Market Coverage

  • Build and manage the top-of-funnel : research, outbound, referrals, and regional associations; maintain a balanced pipeline by market (FL, MO, PNW, etc.).
  • Map vendor capabilities (drills, rodding / proofing, placing, trench, restoration) to forecasted work.

Qualification & Due Diligence

  • Screen for scope fit, safety record, production capacity, and geography; verify licensing (state / county), insurance thresholds, and prior performance
  • Maintain SharePoint main list (company) and child lists (employees, licenses, COI, agreements) with status : Prospect → Qualified → Active → Suspended / Disqualified ; apply tiering (Gold / Silver / Bronze / Disqualified)
  • Onboarding

  • Negotiate market-aligned rate cards, payment terms (NET30 / NET45 / NET60; early-pay options), and mobilization
  • Drive agreement flow (NDA → MSA / SOW → ACH / W-9 → COI), trigger Power Automate notifications (e.g., COI expiry), and route approvals to Legal / Finance
  • Ensure rate codes align to job types and that vendors understand GPM entry requirements.
  • Secure drill counts, crew mix, and mobilization schedules for each awarded market; coordinate handoff to Operations / PMs.
  • Data, Reporting & Compliance

  • Keep Smartsheet / SharePoint trackers current; produce weekly vendor capacity matrix, coverage gaps, and onboarding SLA report.
  • Maintain scorecards (quality, schedule, safety, responsiveness, cost variance) and recommend upgrades / downgrades in tiering.
  • Requirements

  • Experience : 3–5+ years in vendor sourcing, procurement, or subcontractor management (telecom, OSP, or utilities preferred).
  • Core Competencies : Strong negotiation, documentation, and follow-through abilities.
  • Technical Proficiency : Skilled in SharePoint, Smartsheet, and Excel; bonus for familiarity with Power Automate, DocuSign, or GPM.
  • Professional Traits : Clear communicator; organized, data-driven, and consistently reliable with deadlines.
  • Benefits

    If it sounds like a great opportunity, look below to see what’s in it for you :

  • Collaborative Environment : Thrive in a team-oriented setting with supportive colleagues and a positive atmosphere.
  • Innovative Work Culture : Join a team that encourages creativity, innovative thinking, and unique solutions.
  • Continuous Learning : Engage with new concepts, ideas, and frameworks through diverse projects that challenge you to excel.
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