Role:
- As a Procurement Manager, you will drive strategic alignment with Brightspeed鈥檚 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.