Facilities Sourcing Director

Step into a role as a Facilities Procurement Director at Bright Horizons. The Facilities Procurement Director will lead the strategic sourcing and procurement of all facilities-related goods and services across our US based childcare centers. A key focus of this role is driving cost savings through competitive bidding, vendor consolidation, and contract optimization. The Director will be responsible for identifying and executing cost-reduction opportunities without compromising quality or compliance, ensuring that procurement decisions support both operational excellence and financial stewardship.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite at our headquarters in Newton MA.

Bright Horizons is 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

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for maintenance, janitorial services, waste removal, FFE, playground equipment, safety systems, and other facility-related needs.

• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including RFPs, RFIs, bidding, vendor selection, and contract negotiations to ensure competitive pricing and service quality.

• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, vendor consolidation, and contract optimization.

• Conduct regular market analysis and benchmarking to ensure pricing remains competitive and aligned with industry standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast facility needs and align procurement plans with operational goals and capital projects.

• Manage vendor relationships and performance, including service level agreements, compliance with safety standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Monitor and report on procurement budgets, spending trends, and realized savings; develop KPIs to track procurement effectiveness.

• Ensure all procurement activities align with health, safety, and licensing requirements specific to childcare facilities.

• Promote supplier diversity, sustainability, and ethical sourcing practices in all procurement activities.

• Bachelor's Degree, Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field - Required

• 10 years of experience - Required

• 8+ years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role focused on facilities or construction; experience in the childcare, education, or healthcare sector strongly preferred.

• Proven track record of leading competitive bidding processes and delivering measurable cost savings.

• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, vendor management, and contract negotiation.

• Familiarity with childcare licensing and safety standards (e.g., playground safety, sanitation, emergency preparedness).

• Proficiency with procurement and ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Corrigo).

• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.

• Experience supporting multi-site operations in a regulated industry.

• Knowledge of early childhood education facility requirements.

• Procurement certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus

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

• Tuition Reimbursement

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The annual starting salary for this position is between $120,000 - $138,000 annually. 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.

This position is also eligible for a 10% bonus and $15,000 RSUs.

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, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

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.