Vendor Manager
Full-time Employee
Texas
Grand Prairie, TX
Job Description
Job Description and Responsibilities :
The Vendor Manager is responsible for coordinating the deployment of all subcontractors performing onsite construction services for the awarded projects in the designated regions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for tracking the vendor’s performance and collaborating with the markets and quality teams
Manage site subcontract operations to ensure the effective administration of subcontractors
Work closely with Shared Services in coordinating the efforts of the vendor approval process
Collect and police all required vendor safety certifications
Mobilize subcontractor crews into the various markets on an as-needed basis set by the GMs
Maintain and grow existing customer base and manage churn
Conduct vendor meetings and serve as the liaison between vendors and contractors, and the corporate office
Recruit, initiate, and communicate with vendors through leads/referrals, business development and/or attending wireless conventions
Prescreen and qualify potential vendors gathering all pertinent information from start to complete in the vendor approval process
Act as the main liaison between vendor and contracts management in obtaining and following up on all required documentation during the approval process
Responsible for tracking vendor performance while collaborating with management in each market in identifying quality subs through reporting methods
Collect and manage the vendor safety certifications for all crews working onsite for NX Utilities in order to be in compliance
Provide management with weekly reporting based on the daily updates
Make official announcement to the various markets on those vendors approved
Provide access to the subcontractor database to the approved markets GMs
Update the subcontractor database with daily reporting
Create a reporting card on those vendors that completed onsite services and update the database
Work with Operations to provide vendor management with scope and crew count plus additional information about scope to present to candidates
Identify subcontractors from the subcontractor database most suitable for the scope of work
Requests POs from the GM and assign PO number to the first negotiated batch of sites
Dispatch vendor crews to respective market to then be directed by the GMs/PMs
Set up the proper expectations to those subcontractors providing services onsite
Provide scope of work to vendor, assign PO, close out/change orders/true ups/ invoice procedures/payment terms
Follow up with account receivables/payables on expected payment to vendors for completed work
Follow up with vendor for final payment for said services completed
Communicate with GM/PM in market on final reporting for those subs that performed services
Requirements :
5+ years of OSP/ISP construction, aerial/underground construction experience, with 5+ years of management experience, preferably with underground utility construction experience
Must have strong business network in the Texas/OK market
High level of organization and attention to detail
Must be highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented with the ability to meet strict deadlines
Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions
Excellent communication skills including an ability to communicate and work effectively with business and technical managers at all levels of the organization
Proficient in MS Office
Strong attention to detail
Must be able pass drug, background and MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check
Education and/or Experience
Four Year University / College Degree or a minimum of (5) year’s industry experience in the utility construction and telecommunications industry.
EOE
The Vendor Manager is responsible for coordinating the deployment of all subcontractors performing onsite construction services for the awarded projects in the designated regions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for tracking the vendor’s performance and collaborating with the markets and quality teams
Manage site subcontract operations to ensure the effective administration of subcontractors
Work closely with Shared Services in coordinating the efforts of the vendor approval process
Collect and police all required vendor safety certifications
Mobilize subcontractor crews into the various markets on an as-needed basis set by the GMs
Maintain and grow existing customer base and manage churn
Conduct vendor meetings and serve as the liaison between vendors and contractors, and the corporate office
Recruit, initiate, and communicate with vendors through leads/referrals, business development and/or attending wireless conventions
Prescreen and qualify potential vendors gathering all pertinent information from start to complete in the vendor approval process
Act as the main liaison between vendor and contracts management in obtaining and following up on all required documentation during the approval process
Responsible for tracking vendor performance while collaborating with management in each market in identifying quality subs through reporting methods
Collect and manage the vendor safety certifications for all crews working onsite for NX Utilities in order to be in compliance
Provide management with weekly reporting based on the daily updates
Make official announcement to the various markets on those vendors approved
Provide access to the subcontractor database to the approved markets GMs
Update the subcontractor database with daily reporting
Create a reporting card on those vendors that completed onsite services and update the database
Work with Operations to provide vendor management with scope and crew count plus additional information about scope to present to candidates
Identify subcontractors from the subcontractor database most suitable for the scope of work
Requests POs from the GM and assign PO number to the first negotiated batch of sites
Dispatch vendor crews to respective market to then be directed by the GMs/PMs
Set up the proper expectations to those subcontractors providing services onsite
Provide scope of work to vendor, assign PO, close out/change orders/true ups/ invoice procedures/payment terms
Follow up with account receivables/payables on expected payment to vendors for completed work
Follow up with vendor for final payment for said services completed
Communicate with GM/PM in market on final reporting for those subs that performed services
Requirements :
5+ years of OSP/ISP construction, aerial/underground construction experience, with 5+ years of management experience, preferably with underground utility construction experience
Must have strong business network in the Texas/OK market
High level of organization and attention to detail
Must be highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented with the ability to meet strict deadlines
Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions
Excellent communication skills including an ability to communicate and work effectively with business and technical managers at all levels of the organization
Proficient in MS Office
Strong attention to detail
Must be able pass drug, background and MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check
Education and/or Experience
Four Year University / College Degree or a minimum of (5) year’s industry experience in the utility construction and telecommunications industry.
EOE
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