Data Center Vendor Specialist

Salute • San Antonio, TX

19d • $73,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Vendor Specialist manages relationships among Salute, its customer, and suppliers, maintaining the vendor management program under the direction of the Director of Vendor Management and with a dotted line to the Data Center Critical Facilities Manager of Engineering. The role covers the complete lifecycle of contractor relationships, including vendor identification, assessment, onboarding, KPI tracking, Finance coordination, contract renewals, and offboarding. Under limited direct supervision, the Vendor Specialist upholds high standards of integrity in business relationships and maximizes the value of contracts.

The position is based on-site in Barstow, Texas; candidates who are not local must relocate to or near Barstow. Relocation assistance is available if eligible. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday during standard business hours, with flexibility to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The work is predominantly performed inside a climate-controlled corporate office. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of related experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, legal studies, finance, or a related area of study.
• At least four years of related work experience; relevant areas may include property management, supply chain management, accounting, or vendor management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook.
• Familiarity with strategic sourcing processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and customer-service skills; good grammar, content creation, accurate note-taking, and ability to translate notes into actions.
• Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks under pressure while maintaining professionalism, customer service, and a calm demeanor.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and ability to respond readily to changing circumstances and expectations.
• Strong work ethic and integrity, with the ability to work effectively and independently.
• Ability to build and maintain successful client and vendor relationships.
• Willingness to submit to a full criminal background check; results may or may not bar employment in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Must work on-site in Barstow, Texas, or relocate to or near Barstow if not currently local.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM™) certification.
• Experience developing processes for quality and efficiency.
• Experience in facilities management, critical facilities, or data centers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contract requests align with company guidelines, operational needs, and sound financial judgment.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of vendor contacts, services, and performance records.
• Track and report purchase orders and vendor invoicing activity.
• Coordinate with Finance on prebilling confirmations and related inquiries where applicable.
• Administer the department’s contract repository and expiration tracker, serving as the subject matter expert for department contracts.
• Evaluate internal requests for vendor relationships, guide stakeholders through vendor onboarding, and provide comparative analysis to support unbiased contract awards.
• Coordinate requested changes to standard contract language with Compliance and Legal, maintaining documentation and version control.
• Maintain a regular review cadence with the Account Coordinator and Finance Team to align payables and receivables with active vendor contracts and ensure tracking and communication.
• Support site budgeting and forecasting by providing current data from trackers and historical documents.
• Serve as a central resource for the site team on vendor-management contract procedures, concepts, policies, and changes.
• Work with vendor management leadership to execute, renew, and terminate vendor contracts in accordance with internal policies and stakeholder needs.
• Complete administrative work involving financial metrics, reporting, reconciliations, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate communication between vendors and internal departments to address and resolve issues or concerns.

Benefits

• Eight company-paid holidays, two floating holidays, and PTO.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; enrollment is available starting on Day 1, with coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees, including those who do not enroll in the benefits package.
• 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 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, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

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