Senior Direct Sourcing Specialist

Location:

West Greenwich, RI, US, 02817

Requisition ID: 18607

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 www.brightstarlottery.com.

Responsibilities

Brightstar is seeking a Senior Direct Sourcing Specialist. The Senior Direct Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for direct materials within the EMS industry, including electronic components, PCBs, and related electro-mechanical assemblies. This role ensures cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and quality compliance by managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management. Develop and execute sourcing strategies across Lottery hardware (e.g., terminals, vending machines), and components. Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery requirements. Conduct market analysis to assess trends, risks, and opportunities in the EMS supply base.
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management. Build and foster strong relationships with global suppliers and contract manufacturers, ensuring performance, innovation, and risk mitigation. Conduct regular supplier business reviews, develop performance scorecards, and drive continuous improvement programs. Manage risk mitigation plans for critical suppliers and components.
Cost Optimization. Identify and deliver cost-savings initiatives while maintaining quality standards, delivery requirements, product specifications, and compliance with regulations. Lead negotiations and value engineering initiatives where applicable to drive lower total cost of ownership.
Compliance & Risk Management. Ensure all sourcing activities comply with global procurement policies and regulatory requirements structuring commercial agreements that drive favorable terms while reducing legal and operational risks. Mitigate risks related to global supply chain volatility, geopolitical issues, and tariffs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration. Partner with engineering, business development, project management, and quality teams to align sourcing strategies with product requirements. Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring timely sourcing of components and materials.
Operational Excellence. Execute day-to-day procurement activities including RFPs, RFQs, contract management, and purchase order creation using best-in-class procurement processes, tools, and technologies (e.g., ERP systems, e-sourcing platforms). Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supplier documentation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management
5 – 8+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement within electronics manufacturing
Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a customer-centric environment.

Success Profile

• Leading Complexity
• Leading People
• Leading the Business
• Leading Self

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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 $90,746 - $200,000. 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.

Nearest Major Market: Providence
Nearest Secondary Market: Rhode Island

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