Vendor Management Director- Investment Management Group
Vendor Management Director- Investment Management Group
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Job Description
As the Vendor Management Director for our Investment Management Group (IMG) you will play a critical role in ensuring that IMG remains at the forefront of the industry by cultivating relationships with key vendors negotiating favorable pricing and overseeing vendor performance. Your strategic insights and leadership will help us access innovative pioneering products and services at the lowest possible cost ultimately supporting our mission to be the most trusted investment management group in the world. If you have a strong background in vendor management outstanding people leadership skills and a dedication to excellence we invite you to apply and impact our path towards continued success.
Responsibilities:
Hire evaluate and supervise crew providing guidance training performance reviews and making informed compensation decisions.
Establish an efficient operating model to serve the divisions needs in partnership with collaborators.
Manage complex vendor relationships ensuring positive interactions favorable pricing and performance reporting.
Evaluate vendors before and after contract negotiations to ensure high value and return on investment.
Provide strategic insights on vendor use to support division objectives and innovation needs.
Consult with experts to assess vendor suitability and lead postcontract performance efforts compiling data for managerial review.
Facilitate resolution guide less experienced crew and support ThirdParty Risk Management policy adherence.
Participate in special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
Minimum of eight years related work experience. Five years experience in vendor management preferred.
People leadership experience required can be from roles in a variety of different business service delivery type domains (e.g. Finance Operations Technology etc.
Experience with market data vendors a plus but not required. Knowledge of Vanguards fund and investments ecosystem (e.g. investments product investment operations etc. desirable.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.
To work for the longterm 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.
Our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
Vanguards commitment to diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive equitable and diverseone that enables our employees whom we call crew to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.
Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization and everyone shares accountability for our progressfrom our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.
Together were on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of carefor our clients our communities and each other.
Vanguards DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI download our Diversity Equity and Inclusion Report.
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 inperson learning collaboration and connection. We believe our missiondriven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support longterm client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
