Full-Time

Vendor Management Analyst

Updated on 1/21/2025

Guardian Life

Guardian Life

Provides insurance and financial services

Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$80.9k - $133kAnnually

+ Annual Compensation + Sales Incentive + Other Incentive Compensation

Mid, Senior

Holmdel, NJ, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Requires onsite presence in Holmdel or New York for three days per week.

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of Vendor Management experience including roles with responsibility for third-party performance monitoring and issue management.
  • Strong understanding of the end-to-end third-party lifecycle including hands-on experience producing vendor management artifacts associated with the various lifecycle phases.
  • Excellent analytical problem solving.
  • Comfortable communicating and interacting with collaborators at varying levels organizationally.
  • Excellent organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail and ability to manage several priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • High proficiency in the usage of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint along with other Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and conduct internal and external third-party business reviews in alignment with supplier segmentation requirements.
  • Assist with the implementation and ongoing execution of a comprehensive vendor performance management framework that proactively monitors the effectiveness of third parties against business expectations and measures.
  • Partner with Sourcing / Category Management team to ensure vendor contracts have measurable Service Level Agreements (SLAs) that have been defined and the associated reporting mechanisms have been established.
  • Monitor identified third-party issues and ensure action plans for remediation have been developed, are being followed and status is being communicated to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with collaborators, customers, and team members.
  • Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including our Legal, Finance & Risk and Technology partners to collate vendor specific data points.
  • Maintain and analyze vendor related data to produce supplier insights for vendor dashboards.
  • Participate in coordinating and conducting vendor related events including vendor summits and knowledge sharing sessions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Project Management experience.
  • Business Process Engineering/Mapping experience.

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America offers a variety of insurance and financial products aimed at providing financial security to individuals, families, and businesses. Their main offerings include life insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance, and annuities, which help protect clients against unexpected life events and ensure a steady income stream, especially for retirees. Guardian generates revenue through premiums paid by policyholders and investment income from those premiums. What sets Guardian apart from its competitors is its strong reputation for reliability, as recognized by various awards, and its commitment to equity and inclusion within its workforce and community initiatives. The company's goal is to help clients safeguard their financial well-being while promoting diversity and support for caregivers.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1860

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Uber Health enhances disability support and healthcare access.
  • Integration with Workday Wellness improves employee benefits experience and satisfaction.
  • Investment in Nayya positions Guardian at the forefront of digital transformation.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from tech-driven startups could erode Guardian's market share.
  • Digital-only insurers offering lower premiums may attract price-sensitive customers.
  • Economic uncertainty may reduce consumer spending on insurance products.

What makes Guardian Life unique

  • Guardian Life offers a comprehensive range of insurance and financial products.
  • The company has a strong reputation for customer service, recognized by J.D. Power.
  • Guardian's commitment to equity and inclusion sets it apart in the industry.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match