Strategic Sourcing Support Manager External Workforce
Strategic Sourcing Support Manager External Workforce
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Job Description
Come make a difference and consider this unique opportunity to step into a rewarding career.
Are you ready to make an impact
Our story
At Alight we believe a companys success starts with its people. At our core we Champion People help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to Be Alight.
Our Values:
Champion People be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
Grow with purpose Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
Be Alight act with integrity be real and empower others.
Its why were so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health wealth wellbeing absence management and navigation.
With a comprehensive total rewards package continuing education and training and tremendous potential with a growing global organization Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
Join our team if you Champion People want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.
Learn more at careers.alight.
Responsible for supporting and implementing 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 input to development of category strategies as required
Provide category leads and category managers with all required category / supplier / contract management related support
Helping to identify and manage daydayday category management level risks and issues potentially leading 12 subcategories
Acts as key conduit to offshore team to explain category strategy setup / configure 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
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or a related field.
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 PowerPoint
Strong proficiency in Smartsheet a plus
Work Experience
35 years of experience in procurement category management or a commensurate role. Experience in financial services corporate services travel and facilities category management a plus.
Work Environment
Participate in offsite training sessions and meetings.
Ability to be flexible with various shifts and possible overtime when business needs require.
Ability to go into Gurgaon Office one to two times a month depending on business needs
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 its 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 a number of voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Alight you understand that should you be made an offer it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alights employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation education verification employment verification and criminal check search against global sanctions and government watch lists credit check and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Alight is committed to diversity equity and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued respected and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger more innovative and more successful.
At Alight we welcome and embrace all individuals regardless of their background and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter more inclusive future.
As part of this commitment Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact .
Diversity Policy Statement
Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex race color religion creed national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy marital or domestic partner status citizenship military or veteran status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression genetic information or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal state or local law. In addition we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities women disabled persons disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs practices and observances unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.
Note this job description does not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business unit
We offer you a competitive total rewards package continuing education & training and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units.
Employment Type
Full-Time
