Data Center Vendor Specialist

Salute

. Manage relationships between Salute, customers, and suppliers .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRoyse City • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vendor management, including lifecycle management, contract administration, and compliance coordination. Proficient in financial metrics reporting and maintaining vendor databases to support operational needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vendor ManagementContract AdministrationFinancial ReportingMicrosoft ExcelStrategic Sourcing

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Hard Skills

Vendor IdentificationKPI TrackingContract RenewalsPurchase Order TrackingCompliance CoordinationFinancial ReconciliationData AnalysisDocumentation ManagementBudgetingForecasting

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStrong OrganizationCustomer ServiceAttention to DetailFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMS ExcelOutlook

Industry Keywords

Vendor Management ProgramProperty ManagementSupply Chain ManagementAccountingLegal Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage relationships between Salute, customers, and suppliers
Maintain the vendor management program under the Director of Vendor Management, with a dotted line to the Data Center Manager
Manage the contractor relationship lifecycle, including vendor identification, assessment, onboarding, KPI tracking, Finance coordination, contract renewals, and offboarding
Ensure contract requests align with company guidelines and operational needs
Develop and maintain a comprehensive vendor information database
Track and report purchase orders and vendor invoicing activity
Coordinate with Finance on prebilling confirmations and related inquiries
Administer the contract repository and expiration tracker
Evaluate vendor relationship requests and guide stakeholders through vendor onboarding
Provide comparative analysis for contract awarding decisions
Coordinate with Compliance and Legal on contract language changes and maintain documentation and version control
Review and align payables and receivables with active vendor contracts alongside Account Coordination and Finance
Support site budgeting and forecasting with current and historical data
Serve as the site team’s central resource for vendor management contract procedures, policies, and changes
Execute, renew, and terminate vendor contracts in accordance with internal policies
Complete financial metrics, reporting, reconciliations, audits, and regulatory compliance tasks
Facilitate communication between vendors and internal departments to resolve issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, legal studies, finance, or a related area of study
Minimum of four years of related work experience, preferably including property management, supply chain management, accounting, or vendor management
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including MS Excel and Outlook
Familiarity with strategic sourcing processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization, customer service, grammar, and content creation skills
Ability to take accurate notes and translate them into actions
Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks under pressure
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
Flexibility and ability to respond to changing circumstances
Solid work ethic, integrity, and ability to work self-directed
Ability to lift and carry equipment and tools up to 40 lbs.
Ability to climb ladders up to 16 feet and multiple flights of stairs
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach
Ability to work indoors across varied temperature zones and outdoors in various weather conditions
Ability to work in elevated noise levels while wearing hearing protection
Valid driver’s license for work-related travel, as required
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses and arc flash gear

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance if not local
8 company-paid holidays
2 floating holidays
PTO
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employer-supported 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting
3% employer match and 50% match on the next 2%
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Mental health resources
Gym discounts
Discounted legal services
Discounted home and auto insurance
Pet insurance
ID theft protection
Discounted Group Life & AD&D
Discounted Group Short & Long-term Disability
Parental leave