Vendor Performance Specialist

Utilities One Group

. Own the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, including onboarding, compliance, performance management, and offboarding .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vendor management, including onboarding, compliance, and performance evaluation, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize vendor allocation and ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vendor ManagementTelecommunications Industry ExperienceKPI Development and MonitoringPerformance ImprovementRelationship Management

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Hard Skills

Vendor Lifecycle ManagementPerformance Metrics DevelopmentCompliance Standards EvaluationData AnalysisContractual Terms Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDetail-Oriented

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business AdministrationBachelor's Degree in Supply ChainBachelor's Degree in Operations

Industry Keywords

Telecom SubcontractorsConstruction VendorsService ProvidersKPISLAQuality ManagementSafety ComplianceRisk ManagementMarket Pricing TrendsOperational Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, including onboarding, compliance, performance management, and offboarding
Build and maintain relationships with telecom subcontractors, construction vendors, and service providers
Develop, monitor, and report on vendor KPIs, SLAs, quality, safety, and responsiveness
Conduct vendor performance reviews, identify improvement opportunities, and drive corrective action plans
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Construction, and Business Development teams to forecast vendor capacity needs and optimize vendor allocation
Ensure vendor compliance with contractual terms, insurance, licensing, safety, and regulatory requirements
Maintain vendor records, documentation, and performance data for reporting and decision-making
Develop and maintain vendor rate cards by geography, scope of work, and client requirements, while monitoring market pricing trends
Collaborate with Risk, Legal, and Compliance teams to resolve vendor-related issues, mitigate risks, and improve processes
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, escalations, and performance-related operational coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field preferred
5+ years of experience in vendor performance, 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 developing and monitoring vendor KPIs, SLAs, performance metrics, and compliance standards
Proven ability to evaluate vendor performance, drive continuous improvement, and manage multiple vendors across different regions and project types
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship management skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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