As the Vendor Management Director for our Investment Management Group (IMG), you will play a critical role in ensuring that IMG remains at the forefront of the industry by cultivating relationships with key vendors, negotiating favorable pricing, and overseeing vendor performance. Your strategic insights and leadership will help us access innovative, pioneering products and services at the lowest possible cost, ultimately supporting our mission to be the most trusted investment management group in the world. If you have a strong background in vendor management, outstanding people leadership skills, and a dedication to excellence, we invite you to apply and impact our path towards continued success.

Responsibilities:

Hire, evaluate, and supervise crew, providing guidance, training, performance reviews, and making informed compensation decisions.

Establish an efficient operating model to serve the division’s needs in partnership with collaborators.

Manage complex vendor relationships, ensuring positive interactions, favorable pricing, and performance reporting.

Evaluate vendors before and after contract negotiations to ensure high value and return on investment.

Provide strategic insights on vendor use to support division objectives and innovation needs.

Consult with experts to assess vendor suitability and lead post-contract performance efforts, compiling data for managerial review.

Facilitate resolution, guide less experienced crew, and support Third-Party Risk Management policy adherence.

Participate in special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

Minimum of eight years related work experience. Five years' experience in vendor management preferred.

People leadership experience required - can be from roles in a variety of different business service delivery type domains (e.g., Finance, Operations, Technology etc.)

Experience with market data vendors a plus but not required. Knowledge of Vanguard’s fund and investments ecosystem (e.g., investments, product, investment operations etc.) desirable.

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.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.

Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.

Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.    

Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.

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.