Director Indirect Procurement

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Location:

West Greenwich, RI, US, 02817

Requisition ID: 17296

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit

Overview

The Director of Indirect Procurement at Brightstar Lottery will have the opportunity to craft and coordinate our global procurement strategies and operations for indirect goods and services. This role is pivotal in aligning with the Global Supply Chain strategy and achieving annual financial goals. The Director will lead all aspects of supplier relationships, contract negotiations, procurement systems (notably Ariba), and balanced sourcing practices. This position is crucial in optimizing procurement processes, ensuring compliance, and driving cost efficiencies across our organization.

Location - Providence, RI. Must live within commutable distance.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies that optimize value, mitigate risk, and support long-term business objectives.

Supplier Management: Cultivate and manage high-performing supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and innovation.

Contract Negotiation: Lead complex negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms, service levels, and risk mitigation provisions.

Financial Stewardship: Manage procurement budgets and deliver measurable cost savings through strategic sourcing and process optimization.

Market Intelligence: Leverage market insights and ESG trends to inform sourcing decisions and support corporate sustainability goals.

Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks; monitor key procurement KPIs and compliance metrics.

Performance Optimization: Oversee supplier performance evaluations, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technology Enablement: Lead the implementation and enhancement of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform, with a strong emphasis on Ariba.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, HR, and other stakeholders to align procurement strategies with enterprise priorities.

Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls (e.g., SOX compliance).

Innovation & Transformation: Champion digital procurement tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies to drive procurement excellence.

Global Influence: Operate effectively within a highly matrixed, multicultural environment, demonstrating strong leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Business, or Finance

Preferred Education: Master’s degree (MBA or Engineering)

Experience

Minimum Experience: 10 years in procurement

Preferred Experience: 15 years across various procurement roles

Skills

Deep understanding of procurement’s integration with operations, finance, and logistics.

Strong knowledge of industry trends, supplier markets, and regulatory environments.

Subject matter expert in supplier and contract management, SOX compliance, and Ariba P2P systems.

Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

Ability to build consensus and collaborate across departments and with external partners.

Keys to Success

Building collaborative relationships

Decision making

Drive results

Foster innovation

Personal energy

Self-leadership

At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $117,880 - $240,000. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

Nearest Major Market: Providence

Nearest Secondary Market: Rhode Island

Seniority level Seniority level Director

Employment type Employment type Full-time

Job function Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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