Manager, Indirect Procurement

Manager, Indirect Procurement

Location : Providence, RI, US

Responsible for ensuring efficient and effective procurement of services and goods for the assigned procurement categories at global level. This role involves supplier strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and formalization, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective and quality purchases to meet business needs, adhering to procurement strategies, in compliance with company policies and industry regulations. The role is leading the P2P Ariba platform implementation project and further the continuous evolution and maintenance.

Responsibilities :

• Lead P2P platform implementation from Procurement Team, maintenance and evolution collaborating with ERP, other departments involved and vendors.
• Improve continuously the procurement process leveraging the functionalities and opportunities offered by the Ariba platform, always aiming at streamlining the process, to gain efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee the need of new training and communication activities about the Ariba platform access and usage, or updates coming from changes in the process or in Ariba platform evolution.
• Follow sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effective and timely procurement of goods and services.
• Identify new suppliers for the assigned procurement categories and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and high performance.
• Manage RFP / RFQ and negotiate terms, prices, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable contracts.
• Contribute to procurement budget management, spend monitoring, and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality for the categories under his / her responsibility.
• Work closely with Business Units requesting services / goods and other departments to ensure any step of contract negotiation, formalization and procurement policy compliance.
• Contribute to conduct market research to identify trends, new suppliers, and opportunities for innovation in the supply chain.

This role requires a good understanding of how procurement integrates with other business functions, such as operations, finance, and logistics, to achieve overall business goals. It requires also knowledge of the industry, including market trends, supplier dynamics, and regulatory factors. Additionally, a strong awareness of the commercial environment and competitors' products and services is essential for identifying opportunities to optimize sourcing strategies and maintain competitive advantage.

Must be knowledgeable in various procurement areas to include supplier management, contract management and SOX and Compliance valuation analysis. Requires the ability to manage sensitive or confidential information. Knowledge may involve an understanding of company policies and procedures, internal and external network connections to acquire needed materials, and an understanding of the competitive environment and availability for strategic supplies. Familiarity with ERP systems and Ariba is essential. This role requires frequent interactions with internal teams such as operations, finance, legal and business units requesting services / goods to satisfy business needs. Externally, it involves negotiating with suppliers, managing relationships, and staying informed about market trends.

Key skills include strong negotiation, communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners. This role impacts cost management, quality, and supply chain efficiency. Success drives cost savings and smooth operations, while poor decisions can lead to higher costs and disruptions, affecting business performance.

Qualifications :

Keys to Success :

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 $74,961 - $164,800. 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. IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws.