Data Center Vendor & Contracts Specialist

Salute; Andrews (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 company-paid holidays

Floating holidays

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision starting Day 1

401K with 3% employer match and 50% on

next 2%

HSA and gym discounts

Legal services

Home & auto insurance

Pet insurance

ID theft protection

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, seeking a dynamic Vendor Specialist to drive relationships with hyperscale clients. This on-site role is based in Barstow, TX with relocation assistance available and a focus on vendor management from onboarding to renewal.

You will coordinate with Finance, Compliance, and Legal to ensure contract integrity, maintain performance records, and maximize value while upholding company standards and integrity in all

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, legal studies, finance, or related field.
• 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, Outlook, (etc.).
• Familiarity with strategic sourcing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and contract lifecycle from onboarding to renewal.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of vendor information, including contact details, services offered, and performance records.
• Track purchase orders and vendor invoicing activity as part of vendor management processes.
• Coordinate with Finance on prebilling confirmation or related inquiries where applicable.
• Be the subject matter expert for all department contracts, including administration of a contract repository and expiration tracker.
• Evaluate requests for vendor relationships and provide comparative analysis to support a well-informed contract awarding process.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract management

MS Excel

Data centers

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Four years related experience

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, seeking a dynamic Vendor Specialist to drive relationships with hyperscale clients. This on-site role is based in Barstow, TX with relocation assistance available and a focus on vendor management from onboarding to renewal.

You will coordinate with Finance, Compliance, and Legal to ensure contract integrity, maintain performance records, and maximize value while upholding company standards and integrity in all