Vanguard · 23 hours ago
IT Vendor Relationship Specialist
Malvern, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expVanguard is a company focused on the long-term financial wellbeing of its clients. They are seeking an IT Vendor Relationship Specialist to manage vendor relationships, ensure compliance with financial controls, and analyze vendor performance to maximize value from contracts.
FinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leads the management of vendor relationships of moderate scope and complexity
Establishes and maintains vendor relationships, negotiates favorable pricing, and reports on vendor performance
Analyzes data to perform 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
Contributes to the development of RFPs for specific services or products and invites vendors to respond with proposals
Reviews proposals for compliance with the RFP requirements and evaluates and analyzes any supplemental information received
Performs basic analyses in supporting the evaluation of the financial, operational, and performance reputation of the vendor to ensure that they will make a suitable partner to the organization
Conducts reviews of vendor invoices relative to their compliance with agreed contract terms prior to their release for payment
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned
Responsible for the creation and maintenance of global vendor centralized databases in accounts payable or internal financial systems
Ensures timely processing and management of invoices by the accounts payable team, adhering to internal controls and frameworks
Responds to vendor queries and ensures resolution within defined turnaround time
Regularly updates vendor/partner information for global suppliers in system databases
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in vendor management, procurement operations, or supplier relationship management
Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech/B.Com) in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
Strong working knowledge of procurement processes, financial controls, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and vendor master data management is essential
Strong communication – verbal & written, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
Proficient in MS Excel, data analysis, and report preparation
Ability to manage multiple vendor relationships, ensure adherence to timelines, and work effectively across global teams under a compliance-focused environment
Preferred
Any of the following certifications are preferred: Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Procurement-related ERP certifications (SAP MM, Oracle Procurement)
Good to have skills include vendor evaluation, contract review, invoice compliance verification, stakeholder coordination, and familiarity with accounts payable systems
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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