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Vendor Performance Specialist

Utilities One

Clearwater, Florida

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Business Development, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Engineering, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Database Administration, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Financial Trend Analysis, Geography, Health Insurance, Insurance, Legal, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Market Research, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Pricing, Project Execution, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Requirements, Research Skills, Risk, Risk Management, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain Operations, Telecommunications, Telecommunications Industry, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing, Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Clearwater, Florida
POSTED
22 days ago

Description


At Utilities One, we are driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to building the future of critical infrastructure. As a trusted turnkey solutions provider across telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center sectors, we deliver high-quality services that connect and empower communities. In addition to our core operations, we offer specialized consulting services that help our clients design, optimize, and execute complex infrastructure projects with confidence and precision. We believe our greatest strength is our people — a team of dedicated professionals who bring expertise, collaboration, and integrity to everything they do. Join us and become part of a growing organization where your contributions make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for a qualified, local Vendor Performance Specialist – Telecom.

The Vendor Performance Specialist will support our Telecommunications Division by leading vendor sourcing, onboarding, and ongoing vendor relationship management. This role is responsible for ensuring the availability of qualified subcontractors and vendors, maintaining compliance and rate structures, and supporting project execution across multiple markets in alignment with company goals, quality standards, and operational timelines.

Key Responsibilities


  • Own the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, including sourcing, vetting, onboarding, compliance, performance tracking, and offboarding
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with telecom subcontractors, construction vendors, and service providers
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Construction, and Business Development teams to forecast vendor capacity needs by market, project type, and timeline
  • Ensure vendor compliance with contractual terms, insurance, licensing, safety, and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain and manage vendor databases, documentation, and records with high accuracy
  • Develop, maintain, and update vendor rate cards by geography, scope of work, and client requirements
  • Conduct ongoing market research on telecom labor rates, pricing trends, and vendor availability
  • Monitor vendor performance, quality, safety metrics, and responsiveness; address performance or compliance issues proactively
  • Collaborate with Risk, Legal, and Compliance teams to resolve vendor-related issues and mitigate risk
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, escalations, and operational coordination

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise


  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in vendor management, subcontractor management, or operations within the telecommunications or infrastructure industry
  • Strong understanding of telecom construction environments (OSP, wireless, fiber, civil, engineering, or related scopes)
  • Experience working on the contractor side supporting telecom carriers or utility clients
  • Proven ability to manage multiple vendors across different regions and project types
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven

Benefits


  • Health Insurance plans (health, dental, vision);
  • Whole Life Insurance;
  • 401k Plan;
  • PTO/Paid Holidays;
  • Great Work Environment;
  • Career Advancement Opportunities.

About the Company

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