Procurement Sourcing Specialist

Step into a role as a Sourcing Specialist at Bright Horizons. The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for implementing best-in-class strategic supplier relationships and agreements with vendors. Responsible for the development of RFPs to support the expansion of Bright Horizons global strategy as defined by the Senior Leadership team. The Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for managing the intake of contracts, facilitating the business and legal review, negotiating favorable terms, competitive pricing and SLAs to ensure that formal product and service agreements provide tangible benefits and value to Bright Horizons.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite at our headquarters in Newton MA.

Bright Horizons is trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world’s best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise and confidence required to work with multiple software platforms to achieve optimal outcomes for Bright Horizons.

• Educate users on utilizing Bright Horizons’ purchasing platform and financial system (Workday) in an efficient manner to reduce time spent on Procurement related activities

• Responsible for new vendor setup and creating purchase orders in Workday to support field/center needs.

• Approve POs for managed commodities according to corporate policies and create POs to support the field/centers as needed.

• Support Sourcing Managers in vendor management for key vendors in collaboration with various departments.

• Analyze spending patterns by category using appropriate business metrics.

• Facilitate activities related to competitive bidding events to drive cost savings and improve operational efficiency.

• Work with stakeholder groups, resources, and forums across the Bright Horizons community to effectively communicate all contractual requirements and Procurement procedures as required.

• Ensure purchasing of contracted items and communicate as needed to ensure compliance to the Bright Horizons Procurement Policy.

• Review, match and process quotes through Bright Horizons Financial Systems.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a procurement position
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in a Procurement position required.
• Extensive and demonstrated professional knowledge and proven experience in management practices required,

• Knowledge and experience in principles, practices and trends of various environments and related

  procurement policies.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced work

  environment.

• Critical thinking, and strong negotiation skills required.

• Excellence in written and oral communications and strong interpersonal skills required.

• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and groups from a wide variety of backgrounds and

  organization levels, to incorporate their ideas, adapt to their needs, and to form consensus in

  appropriate situations.

• Possess behavioral competencies that include a high level of commitment to customer service,

  demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, ability to strategically link long-range business goals to

  daily activities.

• Strong work ethic and the highest levels of professionalism and integrity.

• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Life insurance

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The annual starting salary for this position is between $68,000 - $71,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.