Procurement Manager

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Job Description

Job Title:

Strategic Sourcing Buyer-Technology
Responsible for creating & implementing  Technology  Category Strategies including the sourcing life cycle and commercial activities for aligned suppliers. Serves as the organizational expert in the category to meet internal requirements that drive desired business outcomes and financial results.

Build and grow knowledge of key category markets supported providing development of Technology Category Strategies as required.

Provide Category Leads and Category Managers with all required category / supplier / contract management related support. This may include the following:
Negotiations of Technology (Software or Services) related Contracts
Proactively engage key Business Stakeholders to Lead in developing Category Strategies
Create Analytics/Dashboard which Category Leads may use to perform read-outs and other information
Supplier Management responsibilities for assigned Category Suppliers
Proactive communications and collaboration with Internal Clients/Stakeholders, Attorneys, Finance and other required Teams
Proactive ownership & accountability for leading Projects to completion on-time
All Administrative tasks as required by the Team and Organization
Identify and manage day-day-day category management level risks and issues, potentially leading 1-2 sub-categories.
Acts as key conduit to on-shore/offshore team to explain category strategy, set-up / configure, manage and implement RFP events, monitor implementation of the strategy and run/review reporting.
Lend Knowledge and Support to each Category Area which may include research and task resolution

Knowledge, Education, Certification, Skills & Technical Proficiencies

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
At least 8
-10 yrs+ experience in procurement, category management, or a commensurate role. Experience in financial services, corporate services, travel and facilities category management a plus.
Candidates with exposure in IT/ITES industry with exp in Technology Category preferred.
Good knowledge of procurement processes, market research, and supplier management.
Basic negotiation, communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to understand data, effectively analyze data to inform decision making.
General proficiency in procurement processes, software, and tools.
Good organizational and project management skills.
Excellent proficiency in excel a must and other analytics related applications e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, a plus
Strong proficiency in Power Point
Strong proficiency in Smartsheet a plus
Flexible Working
So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs' 5 years in a row.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several…