Circuit Procurement Lead

Aerwave; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

15 paid Company holidays

100% premium coverage for base health plan

401(k) matching up to 4%

Job summary

Aerwave is seeking a Circuit Procurement Lead in Dallas, Texas. This role focuses on sourcing, negotiating, and managing telecommunications circuits for managed Wi-Fi networks in multi-family communities. Ideal candidates have over 5 years in telecom procurement and strong negotiation skills. The position offers competitive salary rates and benefits including unlimited paid time off and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in telecom procurement, circuit sourcing, or ISP/vendor management.
• Strong understanding of high-density network requirements.
• Proven ability to negotiate telecom contracts and manage vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of internet circuits for multi-dwelling units.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, bulk agreements, and SLAs.
• Track and forecast circuit demand for new developments.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Strong communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Telecommunications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Circuit Procurement Lead

Aerwave Dallas, Texas, United States Admin/Clerical/Secretarial

About this position

Aerwave delivers next‑generation Managed Wi‑Fi for multifamily communities—seamless, gigabit‑speed internet that’s always on, everywhere on your property.

With 24/7 domestic support, intuitive digital tools, and real‑time insights, we empower residents, property teams, and owners to stay connected and in control. More than just Wi‑Fi, Aerwave builds trust and future‑proofs your community for tomorrow’s digital lifestyle.

Circuit Procurement Lead is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing telecommunications circuits that power managed Wi‑Fi networks across multi‑family residential communities (e.g., apartments, student housing, senior living). This role ensures every property has reliable, cost‑effective, and scalable connectivity to support high‑density resident usage, smart building technologies, and property operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead end‑to‑end procurement of internet circuits for multi‑dwelling units (MDUs), including DIA, broadband, fiber, fixed wireless, and LTE/5G backup solutions.
• Develop and manage relationships with telecom carriers, ISPs, aggregators, and local access providers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, bulk agreements, and SLAs across portfolios of properties.
• Evaluate circuit options based on property size, resident density, bandwidth demand, and building infrastructure.
• Partner with network engineering and deployment teams to align circuit selection with Wi‑Fi design standards for MDUs.
• Coordinate circuit ordering, installation, and turn‑up timelines for new property launches and existing site upgrades.
• Maintain accurate inventory of all circuits, contracts, billing details, and renewal timelines.
• Identify opportunities for bulk purchasing, cost reduction, and standardization across properties.
• Monitor vendor performance, uptime, and SLA compliance, particularly for high‑density environments.
• Support escalation and resolution of circuit outages impacting residents and property operations.
• Collaborate with property onboarding teams to ensure connectivity readiness prior to resident move‑ins.
• Track and forecast circuit demand for new developments, acquisitions, and expansions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Telecommunications, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in telecom procurement, circuit sourcing, or ISP/vendor management.
• Strong understanding of high‑density network requirements and circuit types (fiber, DIA, broadband, wireless failover).
• Proven ability to negotiate telecom contracts and manage vendor relationships at scale.
• Familiarity with bulk service agreements and multi‑site procurement strategies.
• Ability to translate property‑specific needs into scalable connectivity solutions.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills across multiple concurrent property deployments.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on cost optimization and performance tracking.
• Experience with circuit inventory tools, billing systems, and procurement platforms.
• Effective cross‑functional communication with engineering, deployment, and property stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Understand critical milestones that drive operational excellence.
• Basic technical knowledge.
• Proficiency in the use of a computer, and software applications including Microsoft Office.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly organized and attentive to detail, with the ability to work on multiple tasks/projects simultaneously (multi‑task).
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work with personnel at all levels, both within and outside the company.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on a highly productive team.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Easily takes initiative and works independently.
• Maturity, professionalism, and good work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi‑family housing, MDUs, or hospitality environments strongly preferred.
• Experience with MikroTik & Ruckus.
• Experience with managed WiFi networks.
• Join a dynamic, fast‑growing company where you will have the opportunity to make an immediate, high‑level impact to Aerwave’s growth and success.
• Clear line of sight for career advancement and significant accomplishments.
• Base salary that is externally competitive and bonuses and ad‑hoc recognition awards, that are based on efforts and tied to performance.
• We work hard at Aerwave, and you will too. But that means we need time off to rest and recharge. All executive team members receive unlimited paid time off.
• Additionally, you receive 15 paid Company holidays.
• High‑quality health care coverage through Aetna Base Plan. Aerwave covers 100% of the premium for the base plan and up to 75% of the premium of any higher‑tier insurance plan.
• 401(k) matching 100% up to 4% of base salary.