International Procurement & Sourcing Operations Analyst

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Leads low and medium complexity International sourcing transactions based on assessment of business needs. Leads and facilitates discussions on relationship, cost (negotiations and value capture), and capabilities with leadership and suppliers. Ability to provide preliminary review, contract modifications (redlines) and lead discussions of contract related matters.
• 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 stakeholders 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 stakeholders 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.
• High-level understanding of various European regulations that relate to supplier onboarding, contract and ongoing management required.
• Understanding of Australian regulations that relate to supplier onboarding, contract and ongoing management preferred.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you get so much more in return. We invest with purpose—and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values. When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

Future of Work

During the pandemic, we transitioned to a work from home model for the majority of our crew and we continue to interview, hire, and on-board future crew remotely.

As we have developed the path forward, we have taken a thoughtful approach that both maximizes the advantages of working remotely and the many benefits of coming together and collaborating in a shared workspace. We believe that in-person interactions among our crew are important for preserving our unique culture and advantageous for the personal development of our crew.

When our Crew return to the office, many will work in our hybrid model. A smaller proportion of our crew will operate in the Work from Home work model (for example, field sales crew); or in the Work from Office model (for example, portfolio managers).

The working model that your role falls into will be communicated to you in the interview process – please do ask if you are unsure. We encourage you to make the decision regarding your job interview and offer knowing which model your role will fall into. We will test and learn as our ways of working evolve and will continue to evaluate working models along the way.