Sourcing Analyst - Specialized (IT) & Non-Standard Requests

Core Responsibilities

• Leads low and medium complexity sourcing transactions based on assessment of business needs.
• Leads and facilitates discussions on relationship, cost, and capabilities with leadership and suppliers.
• Manages the process of competitive bidding through the RFx process and supports supplier analysis, pricing models, and partnership opportunities.
• Evaluates vendors against contracts, data analysis, and knowledge of a specific category.
• 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.
• Creates and maintains vendor operations dashboard to analysis statistics and delivers outcomes.
• Ensures suppliers have instruction and technical support.
• Participates in strategic vendor related initiatives.
• Provides relationship and project management expertise.
• Coordinates multiple stakeholders for input and collaboration for procurement activities.
• Oversees vendor invoicing and contract review and approvals.
• 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.

• Three years of related work experience
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Accounting or Finance degree preferred.

Nice-to-have skills (not required):

• IT sourcing background, exposure to data and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), along with experience supporting day-to-day sourcing activities in a fast-paced environment, and strong decision-making, prioritization, and communication skills.
• These capabilities support effective management of competing requests, clear stakeholder coordination, and informed day-to-day sourcing decisions.

Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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.

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.