[Hiring] Preconstruction Procurement Specialist @UniTek USA

Role Description

The Preconstruction Procurement Specialist supports UniTek’s Preconstruction & Estimating function by sourcing, evaluating, and coordinating pre-award material pricing and supplier information for fiber, broadband, wireless, and related communications infrastructure construction opportunities.

Working closely with the VP of Preconstruction & Estimating, Senior Bid & Estimating Manager, VP of Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, and Operations, this position helps ensure bids reflect competitive material costs, current supplier pricing, product availability, lead times, and project requirements.

The Preconstruction Procurement Specialist develops supplier relationships, obtains and compares quotes, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and provides reliable material pricing inputs to support accurate and competitive bids. The position also supports procurement planning and the transition of material pricing assumptions and supplier information to Operations following project award.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or estimating support preferred.
• Experience in construction, utilities, fiber, broadband, wireless, or communications infrastructure strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with outside plant, FTTH, aerial and underground construction materials, or related infrastructure products.
• Ability to review bills of materials, plans, specifications, and supplier quotes.
• Experience obtaining and comparing quotes, negotiating pricing, and tracking lead times.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with procurement, estimating, or ERP systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and competing bid deadlines.

Requirements

• Obtain, evaluate, and compare supplier and manufacturer quotes based on project scope, prints, bills of materials, specifications, and bid requirements.
• Develop material cost inputs for estimates and bids, including quantities, unit pricing, freight, lead times, quote validity, and applicable contract terms.
• Identify opportunities for competitive pricing, volume discounts, preferred supplier arrangements, and cost savings.
• Verify that proposed materials align with project specifications and customer requirements, escalating substitutions or exceptions for approval.
• Provide accurate and timely pricing information and supporting documentation to the Senior Bid & Estimating Manager and VP of Preconstruction & Estimating.
• Identify material cost fluctuations, availability concerns, and supply constraints that may affect bid competitiveness or project feasibility.

Benefits

• Coordinate sourcing and pricing for materials used in fiber and communications infrastructure construction.
• Establish and maintain relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and material suppliers.
• Provide supplier pricing, product, availability, and market information to support the development of preferred supplier agreements.
• Request and negotiate quotes, lead times, freight charges, quote validity, and purchasing terms.
• Evaluate suppliers based on pricing, availability, product quality, reliability, and responsiveness.
• Resolve quote discrepancies and follow up on incomplete supplier information.
• Maintain organized supplier quotes, pricing files, quote comparisons, lead-time information, and relevant supplier documentation.
• Confirm supplier quotes reflect required specifications and applicable customer material standards.

Company Description

UniTek is focused on providing comprehensive solutions for fiber, broadband, wireless, and related communications infrastructure construction opportunities.