Account Executive
NICE
Cloud
Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager – Technology
Alight Solutions
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Illinois
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💰 $115,000 - $130,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
Cloud
About the role
- Create, develop, implement and manage Network, Telecom & other Software Sub-Category Strategies
- Develop strong, trusted partnerships with key business stakeholders and implement category strategies
- Act as Alight’s contractual point of contact with aligned suppliers and manage strategic sourcing engagement activities (RFPs, negotiations, contracting, governance)
- Own Technology Category supply markets and internal business requirements
- Develop demand forecasts and consult with stakeholders on industry trends
- Define requirements to enable continuous improvement and work with other Procurement Teams using market research and analytics
- Connect supplier needs across businesses to identify opportunities and synergies
- Acquire deep understanding of Client/Business Objectives and incorporate into sourcing process
- Drive alignment, manage risk and issues, and take proactive ownership and accountability of categories
Requirements
- 4-7+ years experience in Category Management or equivalent work related experience including Contracting, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, RFX/Bid Initiation/Management
- Ability to be the lead role in Category Management & Supplier Management/Interaction
- Technology Network, Telecom & Software knowledge/experience
- Proficient leadership and communications skills
- Ability to think strategically and interact with C-Suite Level Management
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- Other certifications relative to the field a plus
- Must have work authorization in the Employing Country without need for visa sponsorship
- Successful completion of background checks (SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, sanctions/watchlist search, credit check, and/or drug test) may be required
