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, trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world’s best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally. **Responsibilities:** **Depending on the line of business, the position may perform some or all of the below functions:** + Managefulllifecycleofcontractsforassignedprograms,projectandkey suppliers + Pro-activelymanagecontractandlicenserenewals + BuildandfostercollaborativeworkingrelationshipswithDepartmentVPs,PMOandotherkey stakeholders within the IT organization + Successfullyleadnegotiationsforenterpriseinitiativesmeetingthetimelines,scope,andrequirementsagreeduponwithkey stakeholders + Assistindevelopingacategorystrategywhichsupportstheoveralltechnology strategy + SocializationandfacilitationoftheProcurementpolicyandprocesses,ensuringthattheproject teams and stakeholders understand the policy and adhere to it accordingly + Supportimprovementinprocesses,policy,systems,andreporting + Timelyandfrequentsubmissionofmanagementinformation,includingRFP/Contract Negotiation/Renewal status and savings reporting + Facilitationofanyneededmarketresearchtoidentifypotentialsuppliers,ensurecompetitive pricing and terms, etc + Developmentofsourcingstrategyandexecution,ensuringstakeholderengagementanddriving performance management for key vendors + Act as an individual contributor and trusted business advisor - managing multiple complex transactionsdirectlyorindirectlyandworkingcloselywithseniorITleaderstodeliversuccessful results + WorkingcloselywithlegaltominimizecontractualriskstoBrightHorizonswhiledemonstrating year over year improvement in pricing **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor'sDegree 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! **Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:** The annual starting salary for this position is $122,000 - $137,000. 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. **Benefits:** Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: + Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) retirement plan + Life insurance + Long-term and short-term disability insurance **Life at Bright Horizons:** Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. _Come build a brighter future with us_ . 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster#:~:text=For%20printing%20/%20posting%20in%20the%20workplace) , Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf) . 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.