Sourcing & Procurement Operations Specialist

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard in Malvern, PA is seeking an Enterprise Sourcing professional to lead low and medium complexity sourcing transactions, manage supplier relationships, and drive value through process improvements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with business teams, stakeholders, and Legal & Risk, with contract review, negotiations, and adherence to procurement policies in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in sourcing functions.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent.
• Experience with IT hardware and software is beneficial.
• Experience with Oracle, ERP systems, ServiceNow, Globality, and Sirian.

Responsibilities

• Leads low and medium complexity sourcing transactions based on assessment of business needs.
• 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.
• Interprets and communicates contract requirements, obligations, and risk exposures to key stakeholders.
• Oversees contract review, approvals, and negotiations. Champions sourcing process compliance and educates key stakeholders about commercial, legal, policy, and other considerations in support of the negotiation process.
• Identifies and executes value creation opportunities through supplier consolidation, demand management, benchmarking, process optimization, and innovation partnerships.
• Ensures supplier and contract data is submitted or entered into management systems and databases.
• 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.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder collaboration

Sourcing transactions

Contract negotiation

Project management

Vendor relationship management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Oracle

ServiceNow

Globality

ERP systems

Job description

Vanguard in Malvern, PA is seeking an Enterprise Sourcing professional to lead low and medium complexity sourcing transactions, manage supplier relationships, and drive value through process improvements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with business teams, stakeholders, and Legal & Risk, with contract review, negotiations, and adherence to procurement policies in a hybrid work model.