Data Center Vendor Relations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

8 company-paid holidays

2 floating holidays

PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (Day

401(k) with 3% match + 50% on next 2%

HSA

Mental health resources

Gym discounts

Discounted group programs

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Vendor Specialist to manage relationships between Salute, customers, and suppliers from an on-site Barstow, TX location. You will oversee the vendor management program lifecycle, contract renewals, onboarding, KPI tracking, and compliance under leadership guidance.

Requires a four-year background in related fields, strong Excel skills, and effective communication. Relocation assistance is available; remote work is not offered for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related area of study.
• A minimum of four years of related work experience in vendor management, property management, supply chain, or accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including MS Excel, Outlook.
• Familiarity with strategic sourcing processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contract requests align with company guidelines and track with operations needs.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of vendor information and performance records.
• Track and report on purchase orders and vendor invoicing activity within vendor management processes.
• Coordinate with Finance on prebilling confirmation or related inquiries.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract management

MS Excel

Communication skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related

Tools

MS Excel

Vendor management software

Job description

Salute is seeking a Vendor Specialist to manage relationships between Salute, customers, and suppliers from an on-site Barstow, TX location. You will oversee the vendor management program lifecycle, contract renewals, onboarding, KPI tracking, and compliance under leadership guidance.

Requires a four-year background in related fields, strong Excel skills, and effective communication. Relocation assistance is available; remote work is not offered for this role.