GR&S Vendor Management Specialist

Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g., assets and data), and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions. Within GR&S, the Enterprise Security and Fraud (ES&F) sub-division is responsible for the global protection of Vanguard crew, property, data, and client assets. We are the trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state-of-the-art security and fraud capabilities. We are a world-class destination of highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever-changing security landscape. Our crew are our greatest resource – by joining our team you will build collaborative long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care, work-life balance, and an investment in your future at its core. GR&S vendors through the full third-party lifecycle, including due diligence and selection, negotiations and onboarding, and ongoing contract and financial management. Details: Join Our Team within Vanguard's Global Risk and Security (GR&S) Division At Vanguard, our Global Risk and Security (GR&S) team is at the forefront of enabling business strategy, protecting client and Vanguard interests (e.g., assets and data), and encouraging a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice to empower leaders and crew across Vanguard to make faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions. Why Vanguard? We are a world-class destination for highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent. Our crew members are our greatest resource. By joining us, you will build collaborative, long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that include comprehensive health and wellness care, work-life balance, and a strong investment in your future. Your Impact This is a phenomenal chance to create a significant positive impact by helping Vanguard enable our core and strategic business initiatives as part of the Global Risk and Security Vendor Management Office (VMO). You will manage vendors through the full third-party lifecycle, including negotiations, onboarding, contracting, financial planning, and terminations. You will also collaborate closely with our GR&S Product Owners to purchase and renew risk and security services. What We’re Looking For:   Experience Demonstrated experience in contract lifecycle management, financial planning, budgeting, and cost optimization related to vendor engagements. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Procurement, Risk, Cybersecurity, and Technology teams to support vendor onboarding, performance management, and issue resolution. Knowledge Strong working knowledge of negotiating, managing, and renewing contracts with cybersecurity, risk, and information technology vendors. Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations impacting third-party relationships (e.g., data privacy, information security, and risk governance). Understanding of vendor risk domains, including operational, financial, information security, and compliance risk. Skills Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess vendor performance, financial impacts, and risk exposure. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple vendors, contracts, and priorities simultaneously.   Expertise Strong understanding of industry-leading third-party risk management (TPRM) frameworks and best practices. Expertise in contract management processes, including drafting requirements, renewals, amendments, service-level agreements (SLAs), and performance metrics. Ability to identify process improvements and drive efficiencies across vendor management and governance activities. Vendor Management Specialist role: Lead the acquisition, management, and maintenance for cybersecurity, risk management, and enterprise resiliency vendors with moderate to high scope and complexity. Analyze data to perform comparative evaluations of vendors, ensuring Vanguard acquires the highest value and expected return for its investment in vendor contracts. Oversee and supervise the ongoing financial, operational, performance, and risk health of a subset of risk and security vendors. Contribute to the development of RFPs for specific services or products and invite vendors to respond with proposals. Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned. What it takes: Five years of related work experience. Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're 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.