GSM Director, Strategic Sourcing Director – Network/Telecom - Virtual

Our Story

At Alight, we believe a company’s 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.

It’s why we’re 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 careers.alight.com

About the Role

As the Strategic Sourcing Director – Network/Telecom, you will be responsible for jointly creating, developing (with internal Clients) and implementing category strategies including the sourcing life cycle and commercial activities for aligned suppliers. This area will focus on Network, Telecom & Software related categories. Serves as the organizational expert in the category to meet internal requirements that drive desired business outcomes and financial results.  This role will be instrumental in driving positive outcomes in the delivery of category strategies, negotiations, contract management, supplier management and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Creating, developing, implementing and managing Network, Telecom & Software Category Strategies

• Developing strong, trusted partnerships with key business stakeholders while building, developing. and implementing category strategies

• Acting as Alight’s contractual point of contact with aligned suppliers, managing strategic sourcing engagement activities (RFPs, negotiations, contracting, governance etc.) and ongoing relationship

• Taking proactive ownership in the Technology Category (supply markets, internal business requirements, etc.)

• Developing solid demand forecasts and consults with key stakeholders on industry trends

• Proactively defines requirements to enable continuous improvement and works with other Procurement Teams to ensure latest market research and analytics drive category strategy

• Leading in connecting the Supplier needs of all businesses and bring those parties together to identify opportunities/synergies driving alignment on common product/service sets

• Acquiring a deep understanding of Client/Business Objectives and business drivers in order to build those elements into the Sourcing process

• Driving alignment and manages risk and issues

• Taking proactive ownership and accountability of all categories

Requirements

• Have 7-10+ years experience in Category Management or equivalent work related experience including Contracting, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, RFX/Bid Initiation/Management and other

• Ability to be the lead role in Category Management & Supplier Management/Interaction    

• Have Technology Network, Telecom & Software knowledge/experience  

• Have proficient leadership and communications skills

• Ability to think strategically and interact with C-Suite Level Management

• Have a bachelors degree or equivalent experience

• Have other certifications relative to the field a plus

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 units.

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

Salary Pay Range

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Pay 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 candidate’s 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: https://bit.ly/Alight_Benefits

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.