Campus Vendor Manager

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions unparalleled reliability and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Campus Vendor Manager to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

We believe that strong partnerships create exceptional outcomes. Salute is dedicated to delivering outstanding products and services by building trusted long-term relationships with our vendors. Collaboration transparency and operational excellence are at the heart of everything we dobecause when our partners succeed so do we. As our Campus Vendor Manager youll be the bridge between our internal teams our customer and our external partners. Youll ensure that every vendor relationship runs smoothlyfrom onboarding and compliance quote requests document validation and alignment with customer scopes. This role is responsible for maintaining the established vendor management program under the direction of the Director of Vendor Management with a dotted line to the Data Center Manager. Your work will directly influence our ability to deliver on time maintain quality and provide excellent service to our customers or internal requesters.

Benefit Information:

Salute Benefits That Put You First

We know lifedoesnt stop when work begins thats why we offer perks designed to support your well-being your family and your future:

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays 2 floating holidays and PTO so you can rest celebrate and take care of what matters most.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical Dental and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.

• Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees even if you do not participate in the benefits package.

• Your financial future matters: Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.

• Wellness Support: Access to HSA mental health resources and gym discounts because your health matters.

• Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs such as legal services home & auto insurance pet insurance and ID theft protection for lifes unexpected moments.

This is an on-site position located in Afton TX with relocation assistance available.

Salary: $105000 - $% Annual Bonus

Normal Business Hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate vendor onboarding including contract setup compliance documentation and system integration.
• Facilitating NDA and VMSA execution via Docusign to required signers.
• Strong knowledge of contracts review including redlines and negotiations.
• Tracking tasks and monitoring incoming requests both internal and external.
• Collaborate with sales procurement operations and finance teams to ensure clear understanding of contracts MSAs SOWs and timelines.
• Maintain accurate vendor records in our systems and ensure data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to improve vendor relationships.
• Maintain folders that contain vendor information including contact details services offered and performance records.
• Track and report on purchase orders and vendor invoicing activity as part of vendor management processes.
• Supports all department contracts including the administration of a contract repository and expiration tracker.
• Evaluate requests for vendor relationships from internal stakeholders guide them through the standard framework for vendor onboarding and provide comparative analysis to support a well-informed contract awarding process without bias.
• Works with applicable Account Coordinator/Finance Team to review and align payable and receivables with active vendor contracts ensuring tracking and communication between Vendor Management and Finance.
• Assist site team with budgeting and forecasting activities by providing current data via trackers and historical documents.
• Be a resource for site teams on contract procedures concepts policies and changes to the same as it relates to vendor management.
• Strong emphasis with Capital Projects and purchasing of goods for our customers.

Competencies:

• 2 years of experience in vendor management procurement coordination or supply chain operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive problem-solving mindset and a knack for turning challenges into solutions.
• Familiarity with contract terms compliance requirements and performance metrics.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexibility including the willingness and ability to readily respond to changing circumstances and expectations.
• Solid work ethic and integrity able to work effectively and be self-directed.
• Provide exceptional client and vendor relationships ensuring success with our preferred suppliers.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in business administration accounting legal studies finance or a related area of study
• 2 years of experience in vendor management procurement coordination or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of Salesforce OneNote Smartsheet and Docusign.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including MS Excel Outlook (etc.)
• Familiarity with strategic sourcing processes.
• Experience working in facilities management critical facilities or data centers.

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for data center services and a knack for building strong client relationships we want to hear from you. Join us in revolutionizing the data center industry and apply today!

Salute is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity creating an inclusive environment for all employees and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants; if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process perform essential job functions or receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact our Human Resources department at for more information.

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Compensation & Benefits Disclosure

The base salary range for this role starts at $105000-$118500 per year. This reflects a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire based on factors such as skills experience education and market/location. Our comprehensive benefits include health dental and vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) gym discount mental health Discounted Group Life & AD&D Discounted Group Short & Long-term Disability 401(k) retirement matching PTO/paid holidays and parental leave . Final compensation will be determined by jobrelated factors consistent with applicable law.

Required Experience:

Manager