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Senior Facilities Specialist – Vendor Management

Senior Facilities Specialist – Vendor Management

CompanyFerguson
LocationNewport News, VA, USA
Salary$6900.3 – $11275
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ relevant experience preferably within Real Estate and Facilities at a corporate level.
  • Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, business management, technical facilities, or a similar field preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional ability in Communication, Organizing, Group Problem Solving, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Time Management and Communication both written and verbally.
  • Ability to engage optimally with partners at all levels, internal and external, including the Executive Leadership Team, and act as a strategic advisor.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a high-level subject matter authority in a specialized area of Facilities Management, providing strategic insight, sophisticated analysis and technical expertise to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develop and lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with vendors, ensuring accountability, service visibility, and aligning critical metrics and evolving business needs.
  • Partner with Regional Field Support, Sourcing and Legal teams to support vendor contract lifecycle management, including onboarding, compliance tracking, and performance enforcement.
  • Support initiatives through data, process optimization and vendor performance management.
  • Monitor and lead budgets, capital planning, financial reports, vendor contracts, expenditures, and purchase orders related to facility operations, ensuring cost control and alignment with company objectives.
  • Prepare and deliver reports, including key metrics and periodic reviews of all facility activities, to support strategic decision-making and ensure alignment with company goals.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to internal partners, including executives and teams, by providing strategic recommendations and insight into Facilities Management standard processes.
  • Lead all aspects of vendor management, including reviewing contracts, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met, and verifying the accuracy of completed work and proposals.
  • Ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of facility services, including maintenance, operational support, safety, and compliance.
  • Maintain strict adherence to company compliance standards, as well as Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies and procedures.
  • Leverage data and analytics to enhance service delivery, equipment reliability, and operational performance.
  • Identify and implement standard methodologies for cost reduction, operational improvement, and long-term facility planning.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, business management, technical facilities, or a similar field preferred.