Vendor Acquisition Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Lead vendor sourcing and pipeline strategy to ensure consistent subcontractor lead flow aligned with operational demand;
• Identify qualified subcontractors by state, scope, and capacity;
• Source vendors through industry networks, referrals, directories, cold outreach;
• Monitor and report market coverage gaps and capacity shortages by geography and scope;
• Manage outreach execution, lead tracking, and pipeline hygiene to ensure accurate statuses, notes, and follow-ups;
• Maintain clean, up-to-date vendor records in the Vendor Management System (VMS);
• Oversee and update the VMS with new leads and status changes;
• Drive onboarding quality control to ensure activated vendors are fully documented,compliant, and operationally ready;
• Prevent incomplete or non-compliant vendors from advancing downstream;
• Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and standardized templates/checklists to reduce onboarding friction and improve efficiency;
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of vendor acquisition and onboarding operations

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in vendor sourcing, subcontractor onboarding, recruiting, or supply chain operations;
• Strong English written and verbal skills;
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail;
• Experience managing pipelines, CRMs, or VMS platforms;
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Experience in construction, telecommunications, utilities, or infrastructure industries (preferred);
• Experience building reports or dashboards (Excel, Google Sheets, BI tools) (preferred);
• Exposure to workflow automation or process optimization initiatives (preferred);
• Familiarity with subcontractor compliance and insurance requirements (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary package;
• Being part of a international, dynamic work environment;
• Professional development (seminars, courses);
• Paid time off (PTO) such as sick days and vacation days;