Procurement, Technology Senior Manager Virtual at Alight Solutions

Our storyAt Alight we believe a companys success starts with its people. At our core we Champion People help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to Be Alight.Our Values:Champion People be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.Grow with purpose Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.Be Alight act with integrity be real and empower others.Its why were so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health wealth wellbeing absence management and navigation.With a comprehensive total rewards package continuing education and training and tremendous potential with a growing global organization Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.Join our team if you Champion People want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.Learn more at .As the Strategic Sourcing Manager Technology you will be responsible for collaborating and executing strategies for technology-related activities. Including sourcing procurement and vendor relations for Cloud and Software spend categories.ResponsibilitiesNegotiating 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.RequirementsBachelors 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.Experience with Power BI Tableau or Looker).Experience with procurement software and tools (Workday Zip or Ironclad is a plus).Familiarity with software product lifecycles and vendor management best practices.Fundamental knowledge of AI.Influential financial and business acumen.Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.Flexible Working So that you can be your best at work and home we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs 5 years in a row.BenefitsWe offer programs and plans for a healthy mind body wallet and life because its important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options wellbeing and support programs retirement vacation and sick leave maternity paternity & adoption leave continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options. By applying for a position with Alight you understand that should you be made an offer it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alights employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation education verification employment verification and criminal check search against global sanctions and government watch lists credit check and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.Our commitment to InclusionWe celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued respected and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger more innovative and more successful.At Alight we welcome and embrace all individuals regardless of their background and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter more inclusive future.As part of this commitment Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring reasonable accommodation is needed please contact . Equal Opportunity Policy StatementAlight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex race color religion creed national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy marital or domestic partner status citizenship military or veteran status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression genetic information or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal state or local addition we take affirmative action to employ disabled persons disabled veterans and other covered veterans.Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs practices and observances unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their recruiter.Authorization to work in the Employing CountryApplicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.Note this job description does not restrict managements 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.#LI-RemoteWe offer you a competitive total rewards package continuing education & training and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.Salary Pay RangeMinimum :125000.00 USDMaximum :145000.00 USDPay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level including but not limited to a candidates experience education certification/credentials market data internal equity and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package please visit: Wellbeing and Benefits Selector Page - AlightDISCLAIMER:Nothing in this job description restricts managements 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.Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information pregnancy childbirth or related medical condition veteran marital parental citizenship or domestic partner status or any other status protected by applicable national federal state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.Required Experience:Senior Manager Key Skills Financial,AXA,Horticulture,Market Research,Chemistry Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1