Vendor Coordinator

Salute; United States; Remote; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off and holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

HSA and gym discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Vendor Coordinator to manage vendor onboarding, compliance, and contract processes for hyperscale client relationships. This remote US role requires strong contract knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and attention to detail.

You will support budgeting, tracking PO activity, and alignment of MSAs and SOWs with customer scopes, while ensuring timely delivery and quality services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement coordination, or supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, DocuSign, Smartsheet and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendor onboarding, including contract setup and compliance documentation.
• Track requests and manage vendor records and invoicing activity.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, operations, and finance to align MSAs, SOWs, and timelines.
• Review contracts, redlines, and negotiations; support budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide vendor relationship support and ensure data integrity in systems.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement coordination

Supply chain operations

Contract review

Relationship building

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Salesforce

DocuSign

Smartsheet

OneNote

Microsoft Excel

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Operations Management Full Time Dedicated United States, US

Salary: $70,000.00 Annually

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vendor Coordinator to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

We believe that strong partnerships create exceptional outcomes. Salute is dedicated to delivering outstanding products and services by building trusted, long-term relationships with our vendors. Collaboration, transparency, and operational excellence are at the heart of everything we do—because when our partners succeed, so do we. As our Vendor Coordinator, you’ll be the bridge between our internal teams, our customers, and our external partners. You’ll ensure that every vendor relationship runs smoothly—from onboarding and compliance, quote requests, document validation and alignment with customer scopes. Your work will directly influence our ability to deliver on time, maintain quality, and provide excellent service to our customers or internal requesters.

Work Environment: This position is 100% remote within the U.S.

Salute Benefits That Put You First

We know life doesn’t stop when work begins, that’s why we offer perks designed to support your well-being, your family, and your future:

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy8 company-paid holidays,2 floating holidays, andPTOso you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you canenroll in starting on Day 1. Coveragebegins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
• Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Programis available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
• Your financial future matters: Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
• Wellness Support: Access toHSA,mental health resources,andgym discounts—because your health matters.
• Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate vendor onboarding, including contract setup, compliance documentation, and system integration.
• Facilitating NDA and VMSA execution via DocuSign to required signers.
• Strong knowledge of contracts review including redlines and negotiations.
• Tracking tasks and monitoring incoming requests both internal and external.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, operations, and finance teams to ensure clear understanding of contracts, MSAs, SOWs, and timelines.
• Maintain accurate vendor records in our systems and ensure data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to improve vendor relationships.
• Maintain folders that contain vendor information, including contact details, services offered, and performance records.
• Track and report on purchase orders and vendor invoicing activity as part of vendor management processes.
• Supports all department contracts, including the administration of a contract repository and expiration tracker.
• Evaluate requests for vendor relationships from internal stakeholders, guide them through the standard framework for vendor onboarding, and provide comparative analysis to support a well-informed contract awarding process without bias.
• Works with applicable Account Coordinator/Finance Team to review and align payable and receivables with active vendor contracts, ensuring tracking and communication between Vendor Management and Finance.
• Assist site team with budgeting and forecasting activities by providing current data via trackers and historical documents.
• Be a resource for site teams on contract procedures, concepts, policies, and changes to the same as it relates to vendor management.
• 2+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement coordination, or supply chain operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a knack for turning challenges into solutions.
• Familiarity with contract terms, compliance requirements, and performance metrics.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexibility, including the willingness and ability to readily respond to changing circumstances and expectations.
• Solid work ethic and integrity, able to work effectively and be self-directed.
• Provide exceptional client and vendor relationships, ensuring success with our preferred suppliers.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, legal studies, finance, or a related area of study
• 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 MS Excel, Outlook, (etc.)
• Familiarity with strategic sourcing processes.
• Experience working in facilities management, critical facilities, or data centers.

Salute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation & Benefits Disclosure

The salary for this role is $70,000.00. This range reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire, based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and market/location. Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), gym discount, mental health, Discounted Group Life & AD&D, Discounted Group Short & Long-term Disability, 401(k) retirement matching, PTO/paid holidays, and parental leave. This posted hourly rate is the final rate of pay for the position, based on job-related factors consistent with applicable law.

Salute is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants; if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail] for more information.