Procurement, Technology Senior Manager - Virtual jobs in United States
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Strada · 1 month ago

Procurement, Technology Senior Manager - Virtual

positionUSA Virtual
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$125K/yr - $145K/yr
date5+ years exp

Alight is a global organization dedicated to improving lives through a comprehensive benefits ecosystem. The Strategic Sourcing Manager – Technology will be responsible for executing strategies for technology-related activities, including sourcing, procurement, and vendor relations for Cloud and Software spend categories.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

ProcurementVendor managementCloud cost fundamentalsNegotiation skillsData analyticsTechnology licensingAnalytical skillsFinancial acumenBusiness acumenTechnical evaluationSoftware product lifecycleDetail-orientedIndependent workProject management

Required

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), including commits, savings plans, and reserved instances
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

Preferred

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)

Benefits

Health coverage options
Wellbeing and support programs
Retirement
Vacation and sick leave
Maternity, paternity & adoption leave
Continuing education and training
Several voluntary benefit options

Company

Strada

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Strada is a payroll and tech company that offers workforce management with cloud solutions and services for multinational organizations.
dateFounded in 2018
location
The Woodlands, Texas, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://stradaglobal.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Colin Brennan
Chief Executive Officer
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Gautam Mekala
Chief Information Officer
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