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Our Story
At Alight, we believe a company's 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.
It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.
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.com.
About the Role
This role is responsible for managing the relationships between suppliers and the organization. They will oversee the procurement lifecycle of products and services from assigned suppliers. Additionally, this role will lead supplier governance routines, as well as lead renewals and identify/pre-qualify potential suppliers.
Responsibilities
Driving the execution of procurement policies which meet the needs of internal customer requirements.
Managing the supplier governance process, based on supplier tiering approach; drive overall value and strengthen the ROI.
Coaching and leveraging knowledge with colleagues that may have less experience in Supplier Management/new to the organization.
Ensuring business strategies drive renewal and/or sourcing efforts, optimizing supplier base and financial targets.
Leading governance process for tier 1 and 2 suppliers.
Adopting and utilize Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management tools and reporting mechanisms.
Constructing financial and qualitative models to provide fact-based assessments of suppliers' abilities to meet/exceed needs at fair price points.
Leading Internal teams through the strategic sourcing process transactions
Leading sourcing selection, following organization's processes and controls.
Drafting and negotiating contracts, in partnership with Legal, Finance and Business partners.
Reviewing/approving purchase order agreements for the required goods / service
Requirements
Possess a Bachelors in Business, Finance or applicable field. Or equivalent experience.
Experience managing client and/or third-party supplier contracts. Experience should include understanding of Terms and Conditions of the Master Services Agreement, Statements of Work and Fee Schedules.
Demonstrate expertise overseeing Governance routines and processes.
Sound financial acumen. Experience includes P&L Management, budgets and forecasting, invoice validation, cost savings, ROI/cost modeling and operational fee structures.
Possess advanced experience in negotiation techniques; proven ability to deliver favorable agreements which meet business requirements.
Understand the industry and market trends
Project management or program management experience
Advance knowledge of contracting process and tools
Able to travel
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 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 Alight's 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.
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,... For full info follow application link.
Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an
