Vendor Relationship Specialist, NA

About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Business Operations Department As a part of the Vantage Operations team, the Business Operations department is responsible for ensuring standards for operation performance, maintaining customer leases, producing monthly customer electivity bills, generating regular reports, and supporting Operational Effectiveness. The Business Operations department also works closely with all Vantage departments to ensure customer success from the construction process through daily operations and delivery activities. Position Overview This role can be Remote or based in Atlanta, GA. in alignment with our flexible work policy (3 days in, 2 days flexible). Great business requires great partners. The Vendor Relationship Specialist will collaborate with operations leadership OEMs, vendors, and contractors to improve our vendor experience. In this role, you will be responsible for developing RFPs and KPIs to establish consistency in service delivery, while leveraging scale to reduce overall expenses while simultaneously improving responsiveness and completion. Providing internal metrics to leadership on vendor performance and key areas of improvement that deliver results. This position interacts with internal team members in Canada and the US as well as vendors in both countries. The Vendor Relationship Specialist position will contribute to the efficiency and success of our vendor relations processes and procedures. This position supports the Vendor Relationship Manager for North America to carry out daily operations and use strategic thinking to execute a successful vendor relations program. Essential Job Functions Responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining relationships with internal team members as well as vendors in North America Ensure on-time execution of projects by close cooperation with Suppliers, Operations, and Procurement teams Ensure daily operations run smoothly and efficiently by enforcing policies and procedures with all members of the staff Identify and mitigate risk from a delivery standpoint and ensure compliance with all internal policies Create and validate vendor contracts and new vendor set-up documentation Prepare and produce reports tracking vendor spending. Effective communication and negotiation skills with the ability to work effectively & independently Establish KPIs for assigned vendors and report on them to operations leadership Create purchase orders Make recommendations on vendors using an analytical approach that includes performance and cost Additional duties as assigned by Management Job Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in Business, related field, or equivalent experience, required. 3 years' experience in procurement or vendor management required Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual in English and French preferred. Negotiating and networking experience a plus. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must be proficient in MS Excel (advanced) Strong data analysis and analytical skills. Strong ethical judgment and decision-making skills. Cares about small details and accuracy of reporting. Data Center, high-tech, or rapid growth industry experience is strongly preferred, but not required. Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves . Physical Demands and Special Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Additional Details Salary Range: $95,000-$110,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations) This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AG1 We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community. Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values. Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers. We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!