Summary

The Experience Analytics and Operations (EAO) subdivision is the operations center for Vanguard Workplace Solutions as well as some of our most critical divisional services. Within EAO the Contract & Partner Management team is responsible for leading the sourcing and contracting strategies and overseeing complex third-party relationships to maximize business value safeguard Vanguards interests manage legal and financial risk and ensure disciplined contractual governance.

This role is ideal for professionals with strong contract and legal foundations who enjoy working at the intersection of business finance and legal strategy.

Role Overview

The Strategic Contracting Lead plays a critical role in shaping Vanguards strategic supplier ecosystem by applying advanced contract interpretation negotiation expertise and commercial judgment across high-impact technology and operations engagements. The role partners closely with Workplace Solutions leadership IT Finance Risk and Legal to ensure vendor arrangements are structured executed and governed in a manner that protects Vanguard while enabling business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting strategies including deal structuring drafting and negotiation of complex technology operations and professional services agreements.

• Serve as a trusted advisor on contractual matters interpreting complex commercial agreements and advising business and functional leaders on contractual rights obligations risk exposures and remediation options.

• Evaluate legal financial and operational implications of pricing models contract terms indemnities service level frameworks and incentive structures

• Review and assess contract amendments change orders and disputes providing risk-based recommendations that support informed executive decision-making.

• Partner closely with internal legal business finance and IT teams to align contracting approaches escalate material issues and support business objectives.

• Design and operate rigorous contract governance frameworks including acceptance criteria performance measurement issue escalation and financial reconciliation mechanisms.

• Ensure vendors perform in accordance with contractual commitments addressing non-performance credits and enforcement actions as required.

• Translate legal and contractual complexity into clear practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders.

• Contribute to special projects and cross-divisional initiatives that enhance Vanguards sourcing discipline contractual standards and financial governance.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of eight years related work experience required.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Graduate degree preferred.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent legal training strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing complex commercial agreements.

• Proven success managing strategic vendor relationships and navigating complex stakeholder environments.

• Strong financial acumen required.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere 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.