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Step into a role as the Director IT Sourcing where you will be responsible for supporting developing and 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.

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-qualitychild care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment-with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being.Whether you're caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons,you're the difference.

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:

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

• Pro-actively manage contract and license renewals

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

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

• Assist in developing a category strategy which supports the overall technology strategy

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

• Support improvement in processes, policy, systems, and reporting

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

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

• Development of 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 transactions directly or indirectly and working closely with senior IT leaders to deliver successful results

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is required

• 10 years of experience

Bring your leadership skills and passion for early childhood education to Bright Horizons, where you'll foster an enriching environment for children, families, and staff. Discover how far your career can take you in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today to explore the possibilities!

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.

Life at Bright Horizons:

At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title -you're the difference. Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.

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 bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.