Universal Atlantic System
Headquartered in suburban Philadelphia, UAS is a national provider of integrated security services protecting over $15 billion in commercial assets for various clients, including equipment rental dealers, asset-intensive outdoor facilities, food service providers, convenience stores, and retailers. Since 1972, UAS has been a leading provider of physical security systems serving local, regional, multi-location, and national accounts throughout the US and Canada, helping them become safer, more secure, operationally superior, and more profitable.
About the Role
As the Subcontractor Procurement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our installation and maintenance operations across the U.S. and Canada are executed with precision, quality, and efficiency. This role is critical in sourcing, evaluating, and managing a network of subcontractor technicians who provide essential services for our customer equipment installations, service, and maintenance. You will manage all aspects of subcontractor procurement—from identifying qualified technicians and negotiating rates to ensuring compliance and maintaining thorough records.
If you are detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and are ready to contribute to a fast-paced environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to directly impact our operational success and customer satisfaction!
Key Responsibilities
- Source & Secure Talent: Identify, screen, and qualify subcontractor technicians to support installations, service, and maintenance across the U.S. and Canada.
- Rate Negotiation: Skillfully negotiate rates and terms with subcontractors.
- Documentation & Compliance: Manage subcontractor paperwork, insurance certificates, and maintain detailed records.
- Database Management: Develop and maintain a comprehensive database with feedback, certifications, and standards for sub-contractors.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Service, and Installation teams to streamline the procurement process and ensure quality customer service.
- Vendor Management: Establish and maintain vendor relationships, analyze pricing, and ensure alignment with financial goals.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma and 3+ years of procurement/subcontract management experience.
- Knowledge of installation methods and requirements for Fire/Security/CCTV/Access Controls systems is preferred.
- Experience with sourcing labor and materials related to service-related work.
- Experience with Google My Map/CRM/ERP systems preferred. Experience with Microsoft Suite is required.
- Strong organizational skills and outstanding communication skills are a must to work in a deadline-driven environment.
- Experience working with National Accounts is a plus.
- Ability to work within a team environment.
EEOC Statement
UAS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Status
Full Time, Exempt