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About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life .

Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them.

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate , which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Transamerica employs nearly 7 ,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide. * For more information, visit transamerica.com .

Job Description Summary

The Vendor Liaison Group serves as the single point of contact for approved vendor contracts and vendor compliance for the Operations organization. Responsible for vendor oversight, vendor execution, and strategic oversight for vendors providing services to operations, onshore/offshore staff augmentation, and other forms of operational engagement services, as well as the vendor needs for other business organizations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

+ Serves as the liaison between organization management and vendors to ensure vendor partners are effectively managed and contracts are fully leveraged.

+ Develops and maintains successful working relationships with vendor representatives.

+ Analyzes vendor performance data on a regular basis and performs follow up activities to ensure vendors adhere to company quality measures.

+ Develops internal and external (Vendor) SLAs and metrics necessary for monitoring the results of vendors.

+ Determines internal and external (Vendor) reporting requirements and enforces the delivery of accurate and timely information.

+ Conducts regular performance reviews with vendors and communicates needed improvements.

+ Develops company guidelines and best practices for vendor management and viability measures. Monitors the results and identifies needed improvements through request for feedback

+ Assists the organization in the application of vendor selection criteria processes. Assists in developing the RFP.

+ Works with legal and organization management to drive contractual or legal agreements through negotiation to final execution. Provides ongoing management and oversight for vendor contracts once executed.

+ Works with various organizations for the completion of procurement, on-boarding and payment processing activities.

+ Develops opportunities to influence strategic vendors direction/initiatives to ensure they are aligned with the needs of the organization and drives year over year performance improvements from these vendors.

+ Compiles and analyzes trends that affect budgetary needs and supports the organization's budget cycle by providing vendor related information.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business, or related area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum 5 years experience in a vendor liaison/management or similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated understanding of vendor management concepts and implementation techniques including contract negotiation and vendor performance monitoring. Experience in vendor pricing methods such as rate cards and pricing methodologies. Knowledge of industry best practices in contract negotiation. Demonstrated ability to define and manage vendor management processes. Ability to prepare and effectively lead negotiation sessions. Strong communication, and listening skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings and effectively lead discussions. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and staff. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently. Strong analytical skills.

Working Conditions

Hybrid with 3 days working onsite

Compensation

The salary for this position generally ranges between $78,000 - $95,000 annually/per hour. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees .

Compensation Benefits

+ Competitive Pay

+ Bonus for Eligible Em ployees

Benefits Package

+ Pension Plan

+ 401k Match

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Disability Insurance

+ Medical Insurance

+ Dental Insurance

+ Vision Insurance

+ Employee Discounts

+ Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

+ Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

+ Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

+ Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

+ Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of s ervice at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

+ Adoption Assistance

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ College Coach Program

+ Back-Up Care Program

+ PTO for Volunteer Hours

+ Employee Matching Gifts Program

+ Employee Resource Groups

+ Inclusion and Diversity Programs

+ Employee Recognition Program

+ Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads , and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company - sponsor ed, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees . They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation (https://www.transamerica.com/why-transamerica/aegon-transamerica-foundation) in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegon (http://www.aegon.com/) acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking , and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential unleashed by leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Transamerica is a part of A egon , an integrated, diversified, international financial services group . The A egon companies employ over 2 1,500 people and have approximately 31.7 million customers . * For more information, visit   www.transamerica.com .

* As of December 31, 2022

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