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.