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Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Employer
Brighthouse Financial
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Aug 30, 2019

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Category
Operations
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Brighthouse Financial is a new company established by MetLife. Were on a mission to help people achieve financial security. Built on a foundation of industry knowledge and experience, we specialize in offering essential annuity and life insurance products designed to help customers protect what theyve earned and ensure it lasts more predictably. In an industry that often has a reputation for complexity, confusion, and cost, Brighthouse Financial is different. Our approach includes simplicity, transparency, and more value so customers can face the future with confidence.

Brighthouse Financial is seeking passionate, high-performing team members to help us carry out our mission and be part of an exciting journey toward improving the financial futures of our millions of customers. Sound like you? Read on.

Role Value Proposition:

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for partnering with the Brighthouse Financial Technology and Client Solutions business organizations to design and execute a strategic sourcing strategy that aligns with the overall Brighthouse Financial business strategy and principles. This position reports to the Director of Strategic Sourcing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop strategies for effective sourcing across Brighthouse Financial Technology and Client Solutions organizations.
  • Gain a solid understanding of the supplier landscape, risk and spend across all supplier categories that the Technology and Client Solutions areas utilize.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Brighthouse Technology and Client Solutions associates in supporting their procurement needs. Establish strong partnerships with the business, supplier managers and suppliers.
  • Working with outsourced procurement partner, supervise and, at times, lead sourcing efforts through the procurement lifecycle: from business requirements definition and documentation, RFxs execution, supplier identification, evaluation and selection process, through contract execution.
  • Prepare regular updates to senior management on supplier landscape, spend and supplier performance against objectives developed by Procurement leadership and Head of Third Party Risk Management.
  • This role will also indirectly oversee associates across Brighthouse Financial as well as with our outsourced procurement provider.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

    8+ years professional experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, specifically in the technology space BS degree in supply chain management, procurement, logistics or business administration Solid understanding of the regulatory and business environment around technology and business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions High degree of problem solving and decision-making ability Strong interpersonal and communication skills, work well in a team environment, able to work in diverse environments and adhere to highest ethical standards Excellent relationship building, influencing, communication and presentation skills

Travel:

Less than 5%

Number of Openings:

1

Company

Why Brighthouse Financial

We’re on a mission to help people create a better financial future. Drawing on our history as part of MetLife, Inc., we will help our customers achieve financial security. Our experience has taught us that it’s time for something new: a simple and transparent alternative to an industry that customers often feel is complex, confusing, and costly.

 

Benefits

Brighthouse Savings Plan

Achieve your long-term financial goals by combining your contributions with the company match and annual profit sharing contribution

 

Healthcare Gain

Peace of mind and care for you and your family by participating in our medical/pharmacy, dental and vision plans.

 

Income Protection

Protect your loved ones and prepare for the unexpected with company provided life and disability programs.

 

Work Life Balance

Live a fuller life and take time to recharge with our competitive offering of holidays, paid time off, parental leave, and much more.

 

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