Vendor Manager

Salute

$80K — $85K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, legal studies, finance, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement coordination, or supply chain operations
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, OneNote, Smartsheet, and DocuSign
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Excel and Outlook
  • Experience in facilities management, critical facilities, or data centers

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate vendor onboarding and contract setup
  • Facilitate NDA and VMSA execution using DocuSign
  • Review contracts with an emphasis on redlines and negotiations
  • Monitor and track both internal and external requests
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for contract understanding
  • Maintain vendor records and ensure data integrity
  • Identify opportunities to enhance vendor relationships

Benefits

  • 8 company-paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting on Day 1
  • Employee Assistance Program available to all employees
  • Employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting and a matching scheme
  • Access to wellness support including mental health resources and gym discounts
  • Discounts on legal services, insurance programs, and ID theft protection
Full Job Description
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vendor Manager to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

Benefit Information:

Salute Benefits That Put You First

We know life doesn't stop when work begins, that's 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, andPTO 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 Programis 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 life's unexpected moments.


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 customes.

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:

  • Bachelor's 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!

Compensation & Benefits Disclosure

The base salary range for this role starts at $80,000-$85,000 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 job-related factors consistent with applicable law.

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