Procurement Manager

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. Key Responsibilities 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 day-day-day category management level risks and issues, potentially leading 1-2 sub-categories Acts as key conduit to offshore team to explain category strategy, set-up / 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 Bachelor's 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 Ideally 3-5 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 off-site training sessions and meetings. Ability to be flexible with various shifts and possible overtime when business needs require. Travel Required - No Physical Demands - No 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 management's 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. . About Alight Solutions Alight is a leading cloud-based human capital technology and services provider that powers confident health, wealth and wellbeing decisions for 36 million people and dependents. Our Alight Worklife® platform combines data and analytics with a simple, seamless user experience. Supported by our global delivery capabilities, Alight Worklife is transforming the employee experience for people around the world. With personalized, data-driven health, wealth, pay and wellbeing insights, Alight brings people the security of better outcomes and peace of mind throughout life’s big moments and most important decisions. Learn how Alight unlocks growth for organizations of all sizes at alight.com. Our values are the essence of who we are: Champion people. We are empathetic and have created a place where everyone belongs. And we win together. Grow with purpose. We are inspired by our higher calling. We fail forward and choose progress over perfection. We are brave, show grit and grow our whole selves. Be Alight. We are a beacon that empowers others. We act with integrity and are real. And we find ways to add joy. Our Colleague Experience At Alight Solutions, we are reimaging how people and organizations thrive. To deliver on this purpose, we do things differently. From company leaders to our newest colleagues, we all play a role in bringing our values to life. Every colleague shapes how Alight can become better, stronger and brighter – together. With technology as our catalyst and humanity at our core, we advance each day toward a better future in work and life. We understand the powerful human connections that create success for organizations. We bring an industry leader's expertise and a true partner's commitment to our benefits and administration solutions around health, wealth, HR, finance and consumer experience. Are you interested in helping us shape the future of work and life for organizations, people and their families? If so, you've come to the right place. Help us reimagine how people and organizations thrive! Our story starts with a simple, universal truth: Every business is a people business. We are Alight Solutions. Reimagining how people and organizations thrive. @AlightSolutions