Strategic Subcontractor Sourcing Manager

Position Overview

Kelso Building Services is seeking a Strategic Subcontractor Sourcing Manager to drive rapid fulfillment support across our national service footprint. This role focuses on building and maintaining a high-quality subcontractor network that supports daily work order execution, closes service gaps, and protects client SLAs in real time.

Core Responsibilities

• Source qualified subcontractors in active and emerging service markets.
• Close immediate trade coverage gaps impacting work order execution.
• Vet licensing, insurance, safety compliance, and trade certifications.
• Qualify labor rates and ensure competitive pricing alignment.
• Coordinate with Sales, ASG, and Operations teams to align vendor onboarding
• Maintain an up-to-date trade and geographic coverage database.
• Track vendor response times and SLA adherence.
• Assist in future vendor scorecard development and performance improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Vendor onboarding cycle time.
• SLA recovery rate in subcontractor-supported markets.
• Coverage density by trade and geography.
• Cost variance against labor benchmarks.
• First-time completion rate.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in facilities management, vendor management, or trade sourcing.
• Strong understanding of HVAC and multi-trade service environments.
• Experience with CMMS platforms (Salesforce, Service Titan, Corrigo, Fexa, etc.).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational capability.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced service environment.