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. 

Key Responsibilities

Build and grow knowledge of key category markets supported providing input to development of category strategies as requiredProvide category leads and category managers with all required category / supplier / contract management related supportHelping to identify and manage day-day-day category management level risks and issues, potentially leading 1-2 sub-categoriesActs as key conduit to offshore team to explain category strategy, set-up / configure RFP events, monitor implementation of the strategy and run/review reportingLend 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 plusStrong proficiency in PowerPointStrong proficiency in Smartsheet a plus.

Work Experience

Ideally 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.

Travel Required - No

Physical Demands - No

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.

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