Step into a role as theDirector IT Sourcing where you will be responsible for supporting developingand executing IT sourcing and vendor management strategies, processes and tools. The ideal candidate will have a background in working directly with senior IT leaders to align IT sourcing and vendor management strategy and execution to business objectives.

This is a hybrid role in our Newton, MA office and requires 3x of onsite work weekly.

Responsibilities:

Depending on the line of business, the position may perform some or all of the below functions:

• Managefull lifecycle of contracts for assigned programs, project and key suppliers

• Pro-activelymanage contract and license renewals

• Buildand foster collaborative working relationships with Department VPs, PMO and other key stakeholders within the IT organization

• Successfullylead negotiations for enterprise initiatives meeting the timelines, scope, and requirements agreed upon with key stakeholders

• Assistin developing a category strategy which supports the overall technology strategy

• Socializationand facilitation of the Procurement policy and processes, ensuring that the project teams and stakeholders understand the policy and adhere to it accordingly

• Supportimprovement in processes, policy, systems, and reporting

• Timelyand frequent submission of management information, including RFP/Contract Negotiation/Renewal status and savings reporting

• Facilitationof any needed market research to identify potential suppliers, ensure competitive pricing and terms, etc

• Developmentof sourcing strategy and execution, ensuring stakeholder engagement and driving performance management for key vendors

• Act as an individual contributor and trusted business advisor - managing multiple complex transactionsdirectly or indirectly and working closely with senior IT leaders to deliver successful results

• Workingclosely with legal to minimize contractual risks to Bright Horizons while demonstrating year over year improvement in pricing

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor'sDegree is required

• 10 years of experience

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At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The annual starting salary for this position is $122,000 - $145,000. 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.

This position is also eligible for a bonus and RSUs.