Brighthouse Financial is an insurance company that is working “to help people achieve financial security.” The company, as an employer, aims to cultivate a focused, inclusive,
Director, Procurement
Location
North Carolina
Posted
51 days ago
Salary
$160K - $180K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Director, Procurement
Brighthouse Financial
Title: Director, Procurement (Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) or Remote) Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28277 Department: Procurement Job Description: Where you’ll work: Our flexible hybrid work model provides the option to work remotely or from an office location. How you’ll contribute: As the Director of Procurement, you will lead the enterprise Procurement function (6 direct reports, 2 indirect reports) and partner with Brighthouse Financial business leaders to shape and execute a strategic sourcing program aligned to the company’s financial, operational, and expense management objectives. You will build trusted enterprise partnerships, apply strong financial and risk judgment to sourcing decisions, and model Brighthouse Financial’s values while delivering measurable, sustainable results. This position reports to the Chief Procurement Officer and Head of Expense Management. In this role, you’ll get to: - Continually develop and mature effective sourcing strategies across Brighthouse Financial. - Lead, coach, and develop the Procurement team, providing clear strategic direction and day-to-day leadership for direct and indirect reports. - Build and maintain a strong understanding of both the business and supplier landscape, including risk and spending across supplier categories leveraged. - Serve as the primary contact for all procurement and sourcing related activities across the enterprise. - In partnership with the outsourced procurement provider, supervise—and, as needed, lead—sourcing efforts across the procurement lifecycle, including requirements definition and documentation, RFx execution, supplier identification, evaluation and selection, and contract execution. - Provide regular updates to senior management on the supplier landscape, spend, and performance against objectives. - Provide indirect oversight and guidance to stakeholders across Brighthouse Financial and within the outsourced procurement provider. We’re looking for people who have: - 8+ years of professional experience in procurement and/or supply chain management; technology and cloud solution experience is a plus. - 5+ years of experience leading, coaching, and developing teams, including setting performance expectations, providing feedback, and driving accountability. - Strong understanding of the regulatory and business environment related to technology and business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions. - Demonstrated problem-solving skills and sound judgment. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, work across diverse stakeholders, and adhere to the highest ethical standards. - Excellent relationship-building, influencing, and presentation skills. - Experience managing third-party procurement suppliers; experience sourcing and contracting technology solutions, particularly Software as a Service (SaaS) providers, is a plus. Research shows candidates may be less likely to apply if they do not meet every qualification listed. If your experience does not align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply—we would welcome the opportunity to learn more about you. What you’ll receive: - Compensation – Base salary ranging from $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results. - Flexible Work Environment – Work remotely or from an office location to support success across work and life. - Paid Time Off – Recharge with a minimum of 20 days of paid time off and 16 paid company holidays per calendar year plus paid volunteer time and paid study time. - Financial Health – Work toward achieving your financial goals through our 401(k) savings plan with company match (up to 6%) and annual company nondiscretionary contribution (3%), 15% employee stock purchase plan discount, and financial counseling services. - Health and Wellness – Enjoy competitive medical, vision, and dental plans plus tax-free health savings accounts with potential company contributions up to $1,000 per family. - Family Support – Care for loved ones with up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up dependent care, dependent care flexible spending account, and up to a $25,000 lifetime maximum during your adoption, infertility, or surrogacy journey. - Life and Disability Support – Gain access to company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance. Travel: Minimal The company and your department may occasionally gather in person throughout the year to foster connection, promote team building, and strengthen collaboration. We encourage you to participate in these company-wide and department events. Why join us? Brighthouse Financial is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. Our company is one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.,* and we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they’ve earned and ensure it lasts. We empower employees to collaborate, bring their passion to work, and make an impact. Our inclusive work environment fosters a culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences. You can find out more about our company culture by visiting brighthousefinancial.com/about-us/careers/. We’re one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.,* and our commitment to being a great place to work has earned us recognition as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek and, locally, one of the Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte.
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