Procurement Manager

Role:

• As a Procurement Manager, you will drive strategic alignment with Brightspeed’s business goals, owning end-to-end category strategy development, supplier performance management, and contract negotiation. You will serve as a thought leader in procurement, utilizing your advanced expertise to deliver innovative solutions while influencing cross-functional teams to achieve impactful outcomes.

• This role requires exceptional strategic thinking, sharp analytical skills, and a proactive work ethic. You will lead initiatives that build lasting supplier relationships, enhance procurement efficiency, and align with long-term organizational objectives.

Impact:

As a Procurement Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Strategic Sourcing

• Provide subject matter expertise for procurement initiatives, including construction and professional service agreements,
• Analyze market trends (cost benchmarking, new suppliers, macroeconomic factors) to develop forward-looking, strategic sourcing strategies.
• Build robust partnerships with business units.

RFx Management and Supplier Negotiations

• Lead the RFx process from start to finish, including requirements gathering, supplier communications, comprehensive total cost of ownership analysis, and supplier scoring.
• Formulate and manage "best and final offer" (BAFO) requests, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee supplier negotiations, supporting legal positions and finalizing contracts.

Contract Management and Alignment

• Draft, redline, and manage contract documentation, including MSAs, SOWs, amendments, and schedules, ensuring all contractual terms align with company goals.
• Collaborate with legal teams, BU stakeholders, and matrix organizations (e.g., security, compliance) to build consensus and finalize contracts.
• Clear understanding of how legal terms interplay with requirements to develop best in class MSAs and SOWs.

Performance Optimization and Innovation

• Implement supplier performance reviews, focusing on opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and cost savings.
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing and streamlining current procurement processes to enhance operational outcomes.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead alignment efforts with business unit stakeholders to ensure procurement initiatives support organizational goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, fostering strategic partnerships and driving impactful outcomes.