At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

This a key role in the execution of category sourcing & strategies for one or more complex categories at global level. Sourcing Manager (Sourcing Sr. Consultant) is required to have a deep expertise in strategic sourcing domain, specialization in the respective category with in-depth industry knowledge. Sourcing Manager (Consultant) shall collaborate with senior business leaders and other stakeholders to drive and implement innovative procurement strategies to drive best overall business value that meets Allstate’s overarching business priorities and goals.

This is an individual contributor role supporting the in-country requirement collaborating with Global Category managers.

Role Overview

This a key role in the execution of category sourcing & strategies for one or more complex categories at global level. Sourcing Manager (Sourcing Sr. Consultant) is required to have a deep expertise in strategic sourcing domain, specialization in the respective category with in-depth industry knowledge. Sourcing Manager (Consultant) shall collaborate with senior business leaders and other stakeholders to drive and implement innovative procurement strategies to drive best overall business value that meets Allstate’s overarching business priorities and goals.

This is an individual contributor role supporting the in-country requirement collaborating with Global Category managers.

Work Location: Bangalore / Pune, India

Preferred Category Experience: Services Categories – Professional Services, IT Services & HR Services

Job Description

• Develop sourcing strategies, lead and support sourcing events to drive down the total cost of ownership, with a focus on quality, cost, delivery, risk, sustainability and diversity.
• Drive metrics, Monthly review, standard processes for the team in collaboration with Supplier and business.
• Generate and implement efficient sourcing and negotiation strategies to deliver cost efficiency and right contracting.
• Define and manage evaluation criteria and stakeholder management routines & build and maintain business relationships.
• Cooperate with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on terms and processes.
• Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers.
• Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques.
• Discover and partner with trustworthy suppliers.
• Implement corrective actions based on audit findings.
• Drive Rate card negotiation and implement the best practices across category in collaboration with Global Category Leaders.
• Drive category strategy, efficiency and implement best industry practices.
• Candidate should have exposure working on multi services categories which shouldn’t limit to IT Services, Professional Services, HR Services and their business acumen and category understanding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, operations or supply chain required, MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 8-12 years of relevant professional experience in sourcing management or strategic procurement
• Six Sigma, CPSM, or related Certificate desired
• Proven work experience as a sourcing manager or procurement manager in Services categories.
• Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement
• Strong project management and thought leadership skillsComfortable with data analysis & interpretation for strategic development and deployments.

Primary Skills

Shift Time

General Shift (India) 

Recruiter Info

Yateesh B G 

ybgaa@allstate.com 

About Allstate

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.

Good Hands. Greater Together.

The Allstate Corporation is one of the largest publicly held insurance providers in the United States. Ranked No. 84 in the 2023 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue, The Allstate Corporation owns and operates 18 companies in the United States, Canada, Northern Ireland, and India. Allstate India Private Limited, also known as Allstate India, is a subsidiary of The Allstate Corporation. The India talent center was set up in 2012 and operates under the corporation’s Good Hands promise. As it innovates operations and technology, Allstate India has evolved beyond its technology functions to be the critical strategic business services arm of the corporation. With offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers expertise to the parent organization’s business areas including technology and innovation, accounting and imaging services, policy administration, transformation solution design and support services, transformation of property liability service design, global operations and integration, and training and transition.

Learn more about Allstate India here.