Strategic Sourcing Support Manager (External Workforce)

Responsible for supporting and implementing Category Strategies including the sourcing life cycle and commercial activities for aligned suppliers. Serves as the organizational expert in the category to meet internal requirements that drive desired business outcomes and financial results.

• Build and grow knowledge of key category markets supported providing input to development of category strategies as required

• Provide category leads and category managers with all required category / supplier / contract management related support

• Helping to identify and manage day-day-day category management level risks and issues, potentially leading 1-2 sub-categories

• Acts as key conduit to offshore team to explain category strategy, set-up / configure RFP events, monitor implementation of the strategy and run/review reporting

• Lend Knowledge and Support to each Category Area which may include research and task resolution

Knowledge, Education, Certification, Skills & Technical Proficiencies

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Good knowledge of procurement processes, market research, and supplier management.

• Basic negotiation, communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to understand data, effectively analyze data to inform decision making.

• General proficiency in procurement processes, software, and tools.

• Good organizational and project management skills.

• Excellent proficiency in excel a must and other analytics related applications e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, a plus

• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint

• Strong proficiency in Smartsheet a plus

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, category management, or a commensurate role. Experience in financial services, corporate services, travel and facilities category management a plus.     

Work Environment

• Participate in off-site training sessions and meetings.

• Ability to be flexible with various shifts and possible overtime when business needs require.

• Ability to go into Gurgaon Office one to two times a month depending on business needs

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. 

Benefits 

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s 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 a number of 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 Alight’s 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 Diversity and Inclusion 

Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We 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 process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact alightcareers@alight.com.  

Diversity Policy Statement 

Alight 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 law.   In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, 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 his/her recruiter. 

Authorization to work in the Employing Country 

Applicants 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 management's 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 unit

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
 

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's 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.