Vanguard · 5 hours ago
Vendor Management Senior Manager
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVanguard is a leading financial services company dedicated to the long-term financial wellbeing of its clients. They are seeking a Vendor Management Senior Manager to oversee vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure optimal performance and compliance with organizational standards.
FinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Hires, evaluates, and supervises crew. Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Sets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures
Leads the management of vendor relationships of high scope and complexity. Maintains active positive relationships with designated points of contact with key vendors at all levels to escalate, discuss and resolve issues relative to the supply of goods and services
Establishes and maintains vendor relationships, negotiates favorable pricing, and reports on vendor performance
Oversees the comparative evaluations of vendors, both before and after contract negotiations, to ensure that Vanguard obtains the highest value and expected return for its investment in vendor contracts
Develops and maintains best practices for developing RFPs for specific services or products. Reviews proposals for compliance with the RFP requirements and requests supplemental information as required
Consults with internal/external experts to evaluate the financial, operational, and performance reputation of the vendor to ensure that they will make a suitable partner to the organization
Oversees the monitoring of post contract performance of the vendor relative to product or service delivery and performance and may make change recommendations to management
Compiles data and reports for managerial or executive review on aggregate vendor performance
Conducts reviews of vendor invoices relative to their compliance with agreed contract terms prior to their release for payment
Assists in resolving conflicts and problems that have been referred by others and regularly provides work direction and guidance to less seasoned crew to ensure an effective implementation of Vanguard's short- and long-term vendor management strategies
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
Minimum of eight years related work experience
Five years experience in vendor management required
Extensive experience in strategic supplier relationship management, including leading negotiations, performance governance, and commercial risk mitigation across high‑value, regulated financial-services environments
Deep understanding of third‑party risk management frameworks (TPRM) and regulatory controls, including SOX, ensuring procurement practices meet audit, compliance, and operational-risk standards
Develops and communicates vendor strategy
Translates business goals into actionable vendor management strategies, communicates expectations clearly to stakeholders, and gains alignment at multiple leadership levels
Preferred
Graduate degree preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Company
Vanguard
Check is a client-owned investment company that offers low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services.
Founded in 1975Kelayres, Pennsylvania, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
ic@3401
2017-03-31Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Salim Ramji
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Maack
Principal, Head of US Equity Index Portfolio Management
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