Strategic Contracting Lead, Senior Specialist

Job description

Summary The Experience, Analytics, and Operations (EAO) subdivision is the operations center for Vanguard Workplace Solutions, as well as some of our most critical divisional services. Within EAO, the Contract & Partner Management team is responsible for leading the sourcing and contracting strategies and overseeing complex third-party relationships to maximize business value, safeguard Vanguard’s interests, manage legal and financial risk, and ensure disciplined contractual governance. This role is ideal for professionals with strong contract and legal foundations who enjoy working at the intersection of business, finance, and legal strategy. Role Overview: The Strategic Contracting Lead plays a critical role in shaping Vanguard’s strategic supplier ecosystem by applying advanced contract interpretation, negotiation expertise, and commercial judgment across high-impact technology and operations engagements. The role partners closely with Workplace Solutions leadership, IT, Finance, Risk, and Legal to ensure vendor arrangements are structured, executed, and governed in a manner that protects Vanguard while enabling business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: In this role, you will: Le...