Facilities Vendor Sourcing Pro - Onsite

Socket.dev; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Vendor Sourcing Specialist to join our Facilities team and own vendor identification, quoting, and onboarding across Addison, TX.

This onsite role focuses on sourcing reliable vendors, negotiating pricing and terms, and maintaining strong vendor relationships to ensure consistent service across locations.

Experience in procurement, strong organizational skills, and clear communication with external providers are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in vendor sourcing, procurement, facilities, property management, or a related field
• Experience sourcing and evaluating service providers or contractors
• Strong negotiation and vendor relationship-management skills
• Excellent research and problem-solving abilities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple requests, vendors, and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or other administrative software.

Responsibilities

• Identify qualified vendors and service providers for facility needs
• Source vendors for services including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, janitorial, landscaping, pest control, security, waste removal, maintenance, construction, and other facility-related services
• Request, collect, and compare vendor quotes and proposals
• Negotiate pricing, service agreements, and contract terms when appropriate
• Evaluate vendors based on pricing, quality, availability, experience, and overall fit
• Maintain a database of approved vendors, contacts, pricing, contracts, and service information
• Coordinate the vendor onboarding process, including required documentation, insurance, W-9s, agreements, and other compliance requirements
• Partner with Facilities and Operations leadership to understand upcoming needs and identify sourcing opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and service providers
• Monitor vendor performance and escalating service or quality concerns when needed
• Help identify opportunities to consolidate vendors, reduce costs, and improve service consistency across locations
• Coordinate with vendors to schedule services, repairs, maintenance, and facility projects
• Assist with sourcing new facility openings, expansions, relocations, and special projects
• Maintain accurate records of bids, quotes, contracts, and vendor communications
• Support Facilities with urgent or last‑minute vendor sourcing needs
• Research market pricing and identify alternative vendors when current providers are not meeting expectations
• Assist with other Facilities and procurement-related projects as needed

Skills

Vendor sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Research skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Vendor Sourcing Specialist to join our Facilities team and own vendor identification, quoting, and onboarding across Addison, TX.

This onsite role focuses on sourcing reliable vendors, negotiating pricing and terms, and maintaining strong vendor relationships to ensure consistent service across locations.

Experience in procurement, strong organizational skills, and clear communication with external providers are essential.