Sr. Director, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

Location:

West Greenwich, RI, US, 02817

Requisition

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

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement to lead direct procurement and sourcing activities across our Global Lottery business. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support approximately $250M in annual spend, while driving cost optimization, supplier performance, operational excellence, and supply chain resilience.

Reporting to the Vice President of Global Supply Chain Operations, you will lead a team of procurement professionals and collaborate with executive stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, Sales, Legal, and Operations to support business growth and customer commitments.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across key lottery product categories, including hardware, terminals, vending equipment, instant tickets, and print materials.
• Monitor global commodity markets and supply chain conditions to identify risks, opportunities, and sourcing strategies.
• Lead high-value supplier negotiations and commercial agreements that support business objectives.

• Build and strengthen partnerships with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Establish supplier performance metrics, business reviews, and continuous improvement programs.
• Drive innovation, quality improvements, and risk mitigation initiatives throughout the supplier network.

• Deliver annual cost savings and value engineering initiatives while maintaining quality, service, and compliance standards.
• Develop pricing strategies that support financial performance and competitive positioning.
• Ensure sourcing activities adhere to company policies, regulatory requirements, and procurement best practices.

• Identify and mitigate risks related to global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical events, tariffs, and market volatility.
• Lead sourcing strategies that improve business continuity and supply assurance.

• Lead S&OP processes and facilitate alignment across Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, and Product teams.
• Balance demand, supply, inventory, and financial objectives to ensure operational effectiveness.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sourcing and procurement organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support customer contracts and business development initiatives.

• Oversee procurement operations, including RFPs, RFQs, contract management, purchase orders, and supplier governance.
• Implement best-in-class procurement tools, systems, and processes.
• Monitor key performance indicators and provide executive-level reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex supplier negotiations and managing large-scale sourcing initiatives.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, financial, and commercial acumen.

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 12+ years of procurement and strategic sourcing leadership experience.
• Experience managing global supplier networks and international sourcing programs.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, direct materials sourcing, and complex supply chain environments.

You are a strategic leader with exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills who thrives in complex, global environments. You excel at balancing business objectives, supplier partnerships, operational performance, and financial outcomes while inspiring teams to deliver results.

This role offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategy for a global business, influence…