Manager, Vendor Relationships, Global

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.

The Process & Governance Department Overview

The team responsible for Process & Governance drives innovation and scalability across Vantage by implementing technology solutions, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes globally. We partner with every department to deliver solutions that enable efficiency and growth.

Position Overview

This role is based in Denver, Colorado, with flexible work arrangement: 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.

This position will lead a small team and direct vendor relationship management while leading all aspects of financial governance for vendor-related spend across the department. This role combines strategic vendor oversight with hands-on budget tracking and reporting responsibilities. The Vendor Manager will ensure vendors deliver on commitments, contracts are compliant, and budgets remain aligned with interpersonal goals.

This position requires strong analytical skills, financial competence, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with internal collaborators and external partners worldwide

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Management & Relationship Building

• Develop, run, and maintain strong relationships with vendors, OEMs, and contractors globally.

• Serve as the primary point of contact regarding vendor efficiency, issue resolution, and customer concern.

• Schedule and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key vendors to assess performance and compliance.

• Negotiate terms and pricing to optimize cost savings and service quality.

• Ensure vendors carry out to contractual obligations and service-level agreements (SLAs)

Contract & Compliance Oversight

• Create, review, and validate vendor contracts and onboarding documentation.

• Maintain an organized repository of all vendor agreements and legal documents.

• Supervise compliance with internal policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Identify and mitigate risks related to vendor delivery and contractual obligations.

Budget Management & Financial Reporting

• Track and report on vendor-related expenditures, including committed vs. actual spend.

• Provide monthly and quarterly budget updates to leadership and budget owners.

• Assist with forecasting and financial planning for vendor-related costs.

• Develop dashboards and reports to provide transparency on vendor spend and budget alignment.

• Partner with budget owners to ensure adherence to financial targets and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and supervise KPIs for vendor performance; report findings to leadership.

• Analyze vendor performance data to recommend improvements and cost optimization strategies.

• Collaborate with internal teams to identify vendors that consistently meet or go above and beyond.

• Drive initiatives to standardize vendor management processes and improve efficiency.

Operational Support

• Ensure timely execution of projects through close coordination with vendors, procurement, and operations teams.

• Validate invoices and ensure timely payment processing.

• Create and manage purchase orders for vendor-related transactions.

• Support global initiatives by aligning vendor strategies with regional requirements (EMEA, APAC, North America).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 6+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or supply chain.

• Strong financial reporting and budgeting experience required.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial analysis tools.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.

• Experience in data center, technology, or high-growth industries preferred.

• Familiarity with contract management systems and ERP tools is a plus.

• Travel required is expected to be up to 20% 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: $115,000-125,000 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.

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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!