Vendor Sourcing Team Lead

Modern Construction Services•Charlotte, NC

2d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Vendor Sourcing Team Lead oversees the development, optimization, and performance of our national vendor and subcontractor network. This role blends data analysis, vendor management, compliance oversight, and team leadership to ensure our Facilities Maintenance division operates with speed, accuracy, and reliability. This role requires a leadership style that is proactive, energetic, enthusiastic, and business savvy. You bring momentum, clarity, and commercial awareness to every interaction, and you know how to influence outcomes while building trust with clients and internal teams. You will supervise a high‑volume team, manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure all compliance documentation is current and audit‑ready. This role is ideal for someone with a background in trades, procurement, or vendor management who thrives in a structured, performance‑driven environment.

Requirements

3+ years of customer service and procurement/vendor management experience in a high‑volume environment (FM preferred)
2+ years in a supervisory or management role
Strong analytical skills, including trend identification and data visualization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage both onshore and offshore team members
Experience with compliance, contract management, and vendor relations
High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Certifications in supply chain management, project management, or related fields
Experience running sourcing events or working in large, complex organizations
Proficiency with Excel, MS Access, or similar database tools
Background in trades, construction, or facilities maintenance (industry flexibility allowed with relevant experience)

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and evaluate department staff
Provide training, development, and performance feedback
Communicate KPIs, goals, and responsibilities clearly and consistently
Cultivate and manage subcontractor relationships through scheduled calls and check‑ins
Evaluate and select vendors based on trade, location, pricing, quality, and delivery speed
Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms and conditions
Mediate and resolve vendor/subcontractor account or contract disputes
Support FM operations and client facilities nationwide as needed
Process new vendor applications and collect required documents (COIs, W9s, certifications, contracts)
Maintain an accurate, up‑to‑date vendor/subcontractor database
Ensure all documentation meets company standards and compliance requirements
Protect sensitive financial and client information through proper data‑handling practices
Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and operational opportunities
Build reports and visualizations to support decision‑making
Provide insights that expand and optimize the vendor network
Operate effectively in a high‑volume environment with urgency and accuracy
Enter and maintain data in work‑order systems, accounting platforms, and databases
Utilize spreadsheets, word processing, scheduling, and cloud‑sharing tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint)
Operate standard office equipment (printers, scanners, copiers, phones)