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.”

You will:

• 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.

You have:

• 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 & Team Spirit – Support others’ growth and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture

  • Organizational Alignment- Align with strategic priorities and fostering a culture of mutual respect and trust. Maintains a constructive attitude and supports decisions even when navigating different viewpoints.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Head of Category Management, Professional Services.  The role resides in the Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management organization.

Location:   

Hybrid role - 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH located in the Holmdel, NJ or Hudson Yards, NYC Guardian office

Salary Range:

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. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. 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.

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