As the Procurement & Sourcing Operations Analyst, you will lead procurement and sourcing operations and serve as key contact to evaluate suppliers and vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Leads low and medium complexity sourcing transactions based on assessment of business needs. Leads and facilitates discussions on relationship, cost, and capabilities with leadership and suppliers.

• Manages the process of competitive bidding through the RFx process and supports supplier analysis, pricing models, and partnership opportunities. Evaluates vendors against contracts, data analysis, and knowledge of a specific category.

• Drives engagements through defined sourcing processes, resolving issues and involving collaborators as needed. Interfaces heavily with other Sourcing teams, business owners, and Legal & Risk partners for each transaction.

• Creates and maintains vendor operations dashboard to analysis statistics and delivers outcomes. Ensures suppliers have instruction and technical support.

• Participates in strategic vendor related initiatives. Provides relationship and project management expertise. Coordinates multiple partners for input and collaboration for procurement activities.

• Oversees vendor invoicing and contract review and approvals. Proactively considers and suggests vendor alternatives and contract timelines.

• Supports adherence to procurement policies and procedures.

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Three years related work experience.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Accounting or Finance degree preferred.

• Minimum one (1) year of procurement and contract negotiation experience of software and services required.

• This role is hybrid with the expectation of 3 days in-office at our Malvern, PA campus.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.