Job Description:
The Role
As a member of the ET Vendor Management team, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of low to moderately complex vendors across Enterprise Technology and supporting the team with other initiatives. This role will have a strong focus with vendor risk, vendor performance and impacting overall financial benefit to the firm. You will collaborate with ET Business partners to support their goals and initiatives, while holding our external vendors accountable through contract compliance. This role will provide vendor management support to multiple groups within the ET business unit, providing exposure to various lines of businesses, and provides a unique opportunity for growth within the Vendor Management organization.
The Expertise and skills you bring
- Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree.
- Minimum 5 years experience
- You have familiarity with Vendor Management and/or Procurement tools and processes
- You are organized and able to effectively manage several projects at once at various phases
- You are able to solve problems and escalate issues to management when appropriate
- You are able to build collaborative relationships with both internal and external business partners
- You are able to effectively speak, and present, to all levels of the organization
- You are eager to be a part of a growing team with a strong focus on establishing processes, best practices and standards across a dynamic organization
- Works with Procurement, Risk Management, Legal, Finance and Business units to ensure appropriate review and input is incorporated into low to moderate complex assigned engagements and initiatives
- Purchase Order support, including coordination of supporting materials & approval processes
- Supports broader ET Vendor Management initiatives and escalates issues as appropriate to senior team members
- Identifies opportunities to optimize Cost Management for assigned scope of work; recommends a course and takes the lead for implementation
- Serves as a point of escalation for business partners and internal peers resolving low to moderately complex vendor management issues.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of cross-Fidelity procurement processes, platforms, guidelines, business partners, and interfaces relevant to role.
- Uses application software to perform advanced inquiry, transaction processing and/or analytic functions.
- Complies with Fidelity’s Vendor Management Policy requirements.
The Team
The ET Vendor Management team, are responsible for managing a portfolio of low to moderately complex vendors across Enterprise Technology and supporting the team with other initiatives. This role will have a strong focus with vendor risk, vendor performance and impacting overall financial benefit to the firm.
The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$153,000 per year.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.
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Benefits that balance life and work
From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company overview
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Reasonable accommodations
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
Equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Hybrid work schedule
Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.
Applicant screening
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.