Vendor Operations Lead: NA Procurement & SOWs

Vantage; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Vantage is seeking a Security Vendor Specialist to oversee vendor onboarding, procurement workflows, contract management, financial tracking, and performance optimization across North America. The role supports Physical Security, Security Engineering, Construction, and New Site Development teams, aligning with third‑party risk management requirements.

Based in Atlanta, Ashburn, or Denver, the role requires a blend of on-site and flexible work days, with strong emphasis on vendor relationships,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or similar role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Negotiation, vendor-facing, and cross-functional collaboration experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective vendors to assess capabilities that enhance security or engineering performance.
• Manage end-to-end vendor onboarding, including NDA, TPRM entry, and Master Agreement workflow in IronClad.
• Maintain vendor onboarding trackers to monitor status and portfolio health.
• Coordinate with Legal and Vendor Onboarding teams to finalize vendor entry into Yardi.
• Create, validate, and maintain vendor contracts and new vendor setup documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, security standards, and procurement guidelines.
• Draft and oversee SOWs for Physical Security, Security Engineering, Construction, and New Site Development teams.
• Develop SOWs with project numbers and required approvals; manage SVRT report procurement.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

IronClad

Yardi

Job description

Vantage is seeking a Security Vendor Specialist to oversee vendor onboarding, procurement workflows, contract management, financial tracking, and performance optimization across North America. The role supports Physical Security, Security Engineering, Construction, and New Site Development teams, aligning with third‑party risk management requirements.

Based in Atlanta, Ashburn, or Denver, the role requires a blend of on-site and flexible work days, with strong emphasis on vendor relationships,