Vantage Data Centers · 6 hours ago
Security Vendor Specialist, NA
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$115K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expVantage Data Centers is a leader in data center design and operations, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. The Security Vendor Specialist plays a critical role in vendor onboarding, procurement workflows, and contract management while ensuring compliance with Third-Party Risk Management requirements.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Meet with prospective vendors to assess capabilities that enhance physical security or engineering performance
Manage the end‑to‑end vendor onboarding process, including NDA execution, TPRM entry, and Master Agreement workflow in IronClad
Maintain vendor onboarding trackers to monitor approval 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, ensuring accurate workflow routing and approval in IronClad
Create SOWs for Security Engineering teams, ensuring project number assignment and required approvals
Develop SOWs for Construction teams when additional security support is needed
Draft and manage SOWs for New Site Development, including SVRT report procurement
Apply for and manage POs for Physical Security Managers, Contractors, and Engineers
Track POs by site and GL account, maintaining accurate spending forecasts across regions
Build and maintain dashboards to support forecasting and budget planning using daily tracker data
Ensure accurate year‑end accruals, PO closeouts, and timely invoice processing
Match invoices to POs, code invoices accurately, and secure approvals through Finance systems
Prepare and produce reports tracking vendor spend and project‑level financial health
Support development of cost‑optimization strategies and make vendor recommendations based on performance metrics and cost analysis
Serve as a primary relationship manager for assigned vendors, ensuring strong communication and timely issue resolution
Conduct monthly or quarterly performance reviews to identify improvement opportunities for vendors and internal teams
Establish and monitor KPIs for vendors; report performance trends to operations leadership
Lead vendor work sessions to resolve invoicing discrepancies and improve operational efficiency
Provide leadership with metrics and insights highlighting key performance trends, risks, and recommended actions
Support the Vendor Relationship Manager in daily operations and long‑term program strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience required
3+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or similar role
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong analytical and data interpretation skills required
High ethical judgment, attention to detail, and accuracy in reporting
Travel up to 5%, with potential to increase based on business needs
Preferred
Negotiation, vendor‑facing, and cross‑functional collaboration experience preferred
Experience in data centers, high‑tech environments, or rapid‑growth industries strongly preferred
Benefits
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
Many other additional voluntary benefits
Company
Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.95BKey Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2026-01-15Debt Financing· $341.02M
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
Leadership Team
Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
Recent News
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