Campus Vendor Manager

Salute Inc.•Afton, TX

1d•$105,000 - $118,500•Onsite

About The Position

Salute is seeking a Campus Vendor Manager to manage vendor relationships and maintain the established vendor management program under the direction of the Director of Vendor Management, with a dotted line to the Data Center Manager. The role serves as a bridge between internal teams, customers, and external partners, supporting vendor onboarding, compliance, quote requests, document validation, and alignment with customer scopes. The position influences timely delivery, quality, and service for customers and internal requesters, with a strong emphasis on capital projects and purchasing goods for customers. This is an on-site position in Afton, Texas, with relocation assistance available. Normal business hours apply. The stated base salary range is $105,000–$118,500 per year, plus a 10% annual bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, legal studies, finance, or a related area of study.
At least 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 Excel and Outlook.
Familiarity with strategic sourcing processes.
Experience in facilities management, critical facilities, or data centers.
Familiarity with contract terms, compliance requirements, and performance metrics.
Strong organization skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Proactive problem-solving mindset.
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
Flexibility and ability to respond to changing circumstances and expectations.
Strong work ethic and integrity, with the ability to work effectively and independently.

Responsibilities

Coordinate vendor onboarding, including contract setup, compliance documentation, and system integration.
Facilitate NDA and VMSA execution through DocuSign with required signers.
Review contracts, including redlines and negotiations.
Track tasks and monitor incoming internal and external requests.
Collaborate with sales, procurement, operations, and finance to clarify contracts, MSAs, SOWs, and timelines.
Maintain accurate vendor records and data integrity in company systems.
Identify opportunities to improve vendor relationships.
Maintain vendor information folders, including contacts, services offered, and performance records.
Track and report purchase orders and vendor invoicing activity as part of vendor management processes.
Support department contracts, including administration of a contract repository and expiration tracker.
Evaluate internal requests for vendor relationships, guide stakeholders through standard onboarding, and provide comparative analysis to support an informed, unbiased contract-awarding process.
Work with Account Coordinators and the Finance Team to review and align payables and receivables with active vendor contracts, ensuring tracking and communication between Vendor Management and Finance.
Support site budgeting and forecasting by providing current data through trackers and historical documents.
Advise site teams on vendor-management contract procedures, concepts, policies, and changes.
Support capital projects and purchasing goods for customers.
Build and maintain successful relationships with clients and preferred suppliers.

Benefits

Eight company-paid holidays, two floating holidays, and PTO.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) with immediate 100% vesting, a 3% employer match, and a 50% match on the next 2%.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Mental health resources.
Gym discounts.
Discounted legal services, home and auto insurance, pet insurance, and identity theft protection.
Discounted group life and AD&D insurance.
Discounted group short- and long-term disability insurance.
Parental leave.
Relocation assistance.