Senior Analyst, Sourcing – Professional Services

Are you the type of person who loves to learn and understand how and why new processes work? Do you enjoy solving your customer’s business problems through a solid sourcing process and strong contract negotiations? Does the idea of each day bringing a new challenge to solve excite you?

If yes, then Guardian’s Senior Analyst, Sourcing & Contracting of Professional Services Category is a role for you.

This role will manage end-to-end sourcing and contracting negotiations of sourcing activity and projects within the Professional Services category. You will become familiar with Guardian’s contract landscape, supplier base, and manage key suppliers. This role will engage the business early in the sourcing process to understand requirements, propose category management ideas and offer cost‑saving opportunities.

You will lead, mentor, and inspire staff and peers to achieve best practices and consistently demonstrate our Guardian Values of “We believe people count,” “We do the right thing,” “We courageously shape our future together” and “We go above and beyond for the people we serve.”

• Run and lead end‑of‑end execution of complex RFPs, RFIs, vendor selection and contract negotiations in the Professional Services Category.

• Candidate must possess experience handling technology and non‑technology professional services sourcing projects.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to define requirements, evaluate proposals, and ensure timely decision‑making.

• Research and advise Guardian stakeholders on supplier options, deal structuring and other deal aspects, including deal duration, selection criteria and supplier KPIs.

• Create evaluation sheets and perform qualitative and quantitative analysis to drive to consensus on supplier selection.

• Providing detailed analysis of supplier proposals to stakeholders, including pricing and business terms.

• Provide the first layer of review prior to sending matters to legal and will need to directly interface with suppliers and internal business partners. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, possess the ability to multi‑task, be detail oriented, and be able to set and manage priorities.

• Become familiar with Guardian’s contract landscape, supplier base, and manage key suppliers.

• Engage the business early in the sourcing process to understand requirements, propose category management ideas and cost‑saving opportunities.

• Manage and prioritize a large volume of contracts and sourcing projects simultaneously.

• Provide the first layer of review prior to sending matters to legal and will need to directly interface with suppliers and internal business partners.

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, possess the ability to multi‑task, be detail oriented, set, and manage priorities

• Build trusted relationships with IT, Legal, Finance, and business leaders.

• Act as a strategic advisor, understanding stakeholder needs and aligning sourcing strategies accordingly.

• Facilitate alignment across diverse teams and drive consensus in decision‑making.

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, Finance, Legal, or Business, MBA not required but preferred.

• 8 - 10 years’ experience in sourcing and contract negotiations experience required.

• Demonstrable understanding of the end‑to‑end sourcing and contracting process.

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

• Ability to comprehend business and legal terms related to sourcing/contract matters.

• Ability to redline contracts to ensure proper capture of business terms in the contracts

• Demonstrated analytical and contract negotiation skills.

• Ability to demonstrate following skills:

  • Empathy & Active Listening – Build trust and understand stakeholder perspectives.

  • Clear Communication – Convey complex ideas with clarity and influence across all levels.

  • Adaptability – Thrive in dynamic environments and pivot strategies when needed.

  • Collaboration – Work seamlessly across functions, valuing diverse viewpoints.

  • Integrity & Accountability – Take ownership and act with transparency and fairness.

  • Problem‑Solving Mindset – Tackle challenges with creativity and resilience.

  • Mentorship…