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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 Lead, Category Management for Technology Sourcing & Contracting is a role for you.

Guardian has recently launched a new end-to-end sourcing and contracting platform and workflow. The Lead, Sourcing & Contracting, would be in a position not just to learn the new process, but also to help Guardian’s requestors by solving their sourcing and contracting needs.

This role is responsible for running the sourcing processes (RFx) to assist with selecting the vendor as well as handle complex sourcing and contract negotiations. The Lead, Technology Sourcing & Contracting will liaise with suppliers/partners and negotiate contract business terms stemming from the following technology categories: software, SaaS, hardware, telecom, professional services, & market data. S/he will become familiar with Guardian’s contract landscape, supplier base, and manage key suppliers. S/he will also need to engage the business early in the sourcing process to understand requirements, propose category management ideas and cost saving opportunities. This position reports to the Head of Category & Supplier Management.

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.”

You will

• Run the sourcing processes (RFx) to assist with selecting the vendor as well as handle complex sourcing and contract negotiations.

• 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.

• Will be liaison with suppliers/partners and negotiate contract business terms stemming from the following technology categories: software, SaaS, hardware, telecom, professional services, & market data.

• 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

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

You have

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

• Minimum of 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.

• Must demonstrate analytical and contract negotiation skills.

Sourcing

• Ability to perform sourcing RFx events for Software, Hardware, SaaS, Services, Cloud, Telecom, & Professional Services related categories.

• Lead the Sourcing Process: prepare RFI/RFPs by working closely with the business to understand their requirements.

• 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.

Contracting

• Ability to lead contract negotiations for Software, Hardware, SaaS, Services, Hardware & Telecom, Market Data related contracts (i.e.: Master Software/SaaS Agreements, ELAs, Professional Services Agreements, Letter of Intents, etc.)

• Ability to collaborate with various internal stakeholders on all requirements and work with Legal, Information Security, Privacy, and Risk Management on contract negotiations.

• Candidate must be good at analysing and negotiating business terms and conditions with suppliers.

• Obtain savings and cost avoidance through negotiations.

• Ability to plan, organize and carry out multiple related sourcing and contracting activities simultaneously.

Location

• Hybrid role: 2 days in office; 3 days WFH. Located at the Holmdel, NJ or Hudson Yards, NYC office. Travel to other offices as needed.

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Salary Range

$99,190.00 - $162,955.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .