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Alight Solutions · 2 weeks ago

Procurement, Technology Senior Manager - Virtual

Alight Solutions is dedicated to enhancing workforce benefits and creating a supportive environment for its employees. The Strategic Sourcing Manager – Technology will be responsible for managing procurement and vendor relations for technology-related activities, ensuring compliance and fostering partnerships.

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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

Vendor managementAnalytical skillsTechnology licensing knowledgeNegotiation skillsCloud cost fundamentalsProcurement software experienceInfluential financial acumenBusiness acumenAI knowledgeSoftware product lifecycle familiarity

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
Analytical skills to evaluate market trends and make informed decisions
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
Fundamental knowledge of AI
Influential financial and business acumen

Preferred

Experience with procurement software and tools (Workday, Zip, or Ironclad is a plus)
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or Looker

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

Alight Solutions

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Alight Solutions is a cloud-based human capital technology company that offers HR and financial solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.64B
Key Investors
Caterpillar Ventures
2023-08-22Post Ipo Secondary· $22.5M
2021-07-06Post Ipo Equity· $1.55B
2021-07-06IPO

Leadership Team

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Donna Dorsey
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Stephen Rush
Chief Commercial Officer
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