Strategic Sourcing Director (Process & Technology)

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Itu2019s why weu2019re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our teamu2019s expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

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.

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Strategic Sourcing Director (Process & Technology)

Overall Summary

The Procurement Excellence Process & Technology Director is a strategic, innovative, and results-oriented professional who drives organizational performance, procurement reform, and best practices in procurement. The role is responsible for implementing a Procurement Excellence program that streamlines, simplifies, and standardizes end-to-end procurement processes, policies, and governance. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to align procurement strategies with company objectives, ensure compliance, and deliver cost savings and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Extensive knowledge of technology, procurement technology and mapping processes.
• Mastery of configuration and performance of all supporting/enabling Procurement processes, for technology for Strategic Sourcingu2019s E2E systems (e.g., P2P, S2C).
• Ability to synthesize information to understand and challenge category strategies to ensure supporting capabilities are in place to enable service delivery.
• Proactively engage Strategic Sourcing team to define requirements and drive tool selection and implementation/configuration.
• Relentlessly gather feedback (data, opinion, etc.) to inform continuous improvement and never satisfied with performance levels.
• Keep abreast of latest trends in Process and Technology area and regularly share information to educate the broader team.
• Advanced skills in process, technology, analysis and report generation.
• Robust use of Microsoft Office Suite (Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Smartsheet and Procurement tools.
• Proven experience with system enhancement for integrated procurement system processes.
• Transform current and envisioned procurement needs into technical specifications for workstream teams to create effective and compliant workflows.
• Identify and locate relevant technological tools advancements and process solutions.
• Explore automation possibilities for procedural and functional applications.
• Advance the procurement process through digitization to boost operational efficiency, enrich customer interactions, and foster innovation.
• Grasp complex supply chain challenges including globalization, digitization of products, processes, and assets, as well as refining supply chain operations.
• Possess extensive knowledge of the entire transformation program lifecycle from conceptual strategy to execution.
• Pioneer digital procurement strategies to enhance productivity, quality, market readiness, cost efficiency, and sustainability.
• Develop sourcing templates with a keen emphasis on automation and digitization.
• Advocate for technological innovation and automation.
• Automate and digitize in the procure-to-pay sequence for heightened efficiency and minimized manual operations.
• Collaborate closely with organization to introduce innovations using Procurement Technologies.
• Remain knowledgeable about the latest industry developments and breakthroughs in supply chain management to spur innovation.
• Pinpoint opportunities to automate processes while keeping current with industry progressions and adhering to data privacy and risk standards.
• Spearhead advancements in technology and tool usage, fostering transformative changes within the team and broader business context.
• Consistently enhance and update professional proficiency by monitoring market trends and technological shifts.
• Create Process maps to have shared understanding of all steps involved in a procurement process to identify which steps are creating more strain than value gaps in services re-work poor delegation analyze process map assess obstacles to change reduce cycle times share communicate and, engage.
• Process mapping and vendor surveys to diagnose pain points and eliminate process bottlenecks to map each step of the procurement process.
• Communicate and report shared understanding for buy-in to improve the process with key stakeholders.
• Standardize and consolidate forms to reduce administrative burdens by re-work and duplication of efforts.
• Design and execute meaningful solutions for problem areas.
• Follow best practice contract management processes.
• Process mapping and building stakeholder engagement along with a shared understanding of all steps involved in a procurement process to foster discussion around which steps create more strain than value to better design and execute meaningful solutions.
• Work with cross-functional groups to map the E2E process and define all inputs, outputs, and/or business stakeholders across the organization.
• Drive process improvements for cross workstream Procurement functions.
• Analyzing current processes to understand strengths and weaknesses.
• Create/map RFP process.
• Define and implement appropriate process enhancements to address identified gaps and support consistency across the organization.
• Analyzing current processes to understand strengths and weaknesses.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes and systems.
• Alignment of processes within Procurementu2019s ERMS and other systems to ensure efficient and compliant workflows.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum Requirement: BBA/BA/BS in business, finance, supply chain management or another related field.
• 10 Years Experience with knowledge of procurementu2019s process and technology systems. Understanding of Smartsheet, Excel and Visio preferred.
• Process mapping experience required
• Demonstrated capability in process improvement and collaboration
• Ability to work in fast paced, dynamic environment and build strong internal and cross-functional relationships
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, written, spoken, and presentation
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional colleagues and leadership in all regions.
• Strong background in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain operations, process, technology and/or data analytics with proven leadership skills and the ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion across multiple functions
• Critical thinker, collaborate well with others, adaptable, flexible, team player and problem solver.
• Tactical and strategic sourcing solutions
• Best in class procurement capabilities
• Demonstrate ability to drive change and influence cross-functional teams
• Operates independently with little oversight or guidance.
• Ability to travel as required

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 u201CTop 100 Company for Remote Jobsu201D 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because itu2019s 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 Alightu2019s 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 .

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 units.

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.