Vendor Specialist

Salute

Vendor Specialist managing relationships with hyperscale clients to drive vendor management in data center infrastructure services. Ensuring compliance and optimizing contract processes for effective supplier engagement.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeHubbard • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $68,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure contract requests align with company guidelines, track with operations department needs, and maintain good financial judgement.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of 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.
Coordinate with Finance on prebilling confirmation or related inquiries where applicable.
Be the subject matter expert for 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.
Coordinate with Compliance and Legal on requested changes to standard contract language, ensuring documentation and version control are maintained.
Maintain an agreed upon cadence with the 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Assist site team with budgeting and forecasting activities by providing current data via trackers and historical documents.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 the central resource for the site team on contract procedures, concepts, policies, and changes to the same as it relates to vendor management.
Collaborate with vendor management leadership to execute, renew, and terminate vendor contracts as needed by internal stakeholders in accordance with internal policies.
Completes administrative tasks including, but not limited to, financial metrics, reporting, reconciliations, audits, and regulatory compliance.
Facilitate communication between vendors and internal departments to address and resolve any issues or concerns.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, legal studies, finance, or a related area of study
A 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.
Must be willing to submit to a full criminal background check, results of which may or may not bar employment, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Time to Recharge: Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays , 2 floating holidays , and PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1.
Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Program is 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 to HSA , mental health resources, and gym 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

vendor managementcontract administrationfinancial analysisbudgetingforecastingdata trackingcomparative analysisdocumentation controlregulatory compliancereporting

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailfinancial judgementleadershipinterpersonal skillsbias mitigationstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administrationBachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in legal studiesBachelor’s degree in finance