Senior Analyst, Sourcing – Professional Services

Guardian Life Insurance • Holmdel Township, NJ

121d • $80,940 - $132,975

About The Position

Guardian’s Senior Analyst, Sourcing & Contracting of Professional Services Category is a role for individuals who love to learn and understand new processes. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, Finance, Legal, or Business; MBA preferred.
• 8 - 10 years’ experience in sourcing and contract negotiations.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 foster a culture of mutual respect and trust.

Responsibilities

• Run and lead end-to-end execution of complex RFPs, RFIs, vendor selection and contract negotiations in the Professional Services Category.
• 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.
• Provide 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 directly interface with suppliers and internal business partners.
• Manage and prioritize a large volume of contracts and sourcing projects simultaneously.
• 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.

Benefits

• Support and flexibility to achieve professional and personal goals.
• Skill-building, leadership development, and philanthropic opportunities.
• Contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees