Alight Solutions
Enterprise • HR Tech • SaaS
Alight Solutions is a leading cloud-based human capital technology and services provider serving some of the world's largest organizations and over 35 million people and dependents. The company focuses on transforming lives and organizations by enhancing health, financial, and work wellbeing. Alight offers a wide range of services, including customer care, technology roles, consulting, application services, and business support, with opportunities for virtual or work-from-home positions. The company emphasizes corporate social responsibility and providing a positive impact on clients, colleagues, and communities.
Senior Manager, Procurement, Technology
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9 hours ago
Alight Solutions
Enterprise • HR Tech • SaaS
Alight Solutions is a leading cloud-based human capital technology and services provider serving some of the world's largest organizations and over 35 million people and dependents. The company focuses on transforming lives and organizations by enhancing health, financial, and work wellbeing. Alight offers a wide range of services, including customer care, technology roles, consulting, application services, and business support, with opportunities for virtual or work-from-home positions. The company emphasizes corporate social responsibility and providing a positive impact on clients, colleagues, and communities.
📋 Description
• Collaborating and executing strategies for technology-related activities • Sourcing, procurement, and vendor relations for Cloud and Software spend categories • Negotiating contract terms to achieve positive outcomes measured by cost reduction, cost avoidance, or economies of scale • Identify and evaluate potential vendors and negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms and conditions • Manage vendor relationships to ensure compliance with SLAs and governing agreements while fostering long-term partnerships • Conducting market research and stay informed about industry trends and developments • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand software needs and provide solutions aligned with business objectives • Monitor and manage software license agreements, ensuring adherence to licensing policies
🎯 Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Information Technology, applicable field or equivalent experience • 5+ years working in procurement, sourcing, and/or vendor management • Influential negotiation and contract management skills • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities • Analytical skills to evaluate market trends and make informed decisions • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects/contracts simultaneously • Knowledge of technology licensing models and agreements • Understanding of cloud cost fundamentals (AWS and Azure) • Data analytics skills (experience with Power BI, Tableau, or Looker is a plus) • Experience with procurement software and tools (Workday, Zip, or Ironclad is a plus) • Familiarity with software product lifecycles and vendor management best practices • Ability to evaluate technical specifications and requirements • Fundamental knowledge of AI • Influential financial and business acumen.
🏖️ Benefits
• Health coverage options • Wellbeing and support programs • Retirement plans • Vacation and sick leave • Maternity, paternity & adoption leave • Continuing education and training • Voluntary benefit options
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