Campus Vendor Manager

Salute • Afton, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Salute is seeking a Campus Vendor Manager to manage vendor relationships and support delivery of data center services. The role serves as a link between internal teams, customers, and external partners, ensuring vendor onboarding, compliance, quote requests, document validation, and alignment with customer scopes. The position maintains the established vendor management program under the direction of the Director of Vendor Management, with a dotted line to the Data Center Manager. It is an on-site role in Afton, Texas, during normal business hours, with relocation assistance available. Salary is $105,000–$118,500 per year, plus a 10% annual bonus.

The Campus Vendor Manager coordinates vendor onboarding and contract execution, maintains vendor and contract records, supports procurement and finance processes, tracks purchase orders and invoices, and assists site teams with budgeting and forecasting. The role also guides internal stakeholders through vendor onboarding and contract procedures, provides comparative analysis for contract awards, and supports capital projects and customer goods purchasing.

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 working in facilities management, critical facilities, or data centers.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Familiarity with contract terms, compliance requirements, and performance metrics.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and ability to respond readily to changing circumstances and expectations.
• Solid work ethic and integrity; ability to work effectively and independently.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

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 teams 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 containing contact details, 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 the standard onboarding framework, and provide comparative analysis to support unbiased contract-award decisions.
• 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.
• Assist site teams with 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 of goods for customers.
• Maintain strong client and vendor relationships and support preferred suppliers.

Benefits

• Eight company-paid holidays and two floating holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with enrollment available starting on Day 1 and coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees.
• Employer-supported 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 group 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level