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Our storyAt 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.Its why were so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our teams 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.Learn more at .Job DescriptionJob Title: Procurement ManagerResponsible 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 supportHelping 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 resolutionKnowledge, Education, Certification, Skills & Technical ProficienciesBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.At least 10 yrs+ experience in procurement, category management, or a commensurate role. Experience in professional services, financial services, corporate services, travel and facilities category management a plus. Experience in Non IT categories is preferredGood 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 plusIf interested, you can send your update resume at nidhi.negidixit@ with following details and Subject Line -" Application for Procurement Manager"Current CTC & Expected CTC :Notice Period:Location :Reason for change :