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Brightstar Lottery · 1 day ago

Senior Direct Sourcing Specialist

West Greenwich, RI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

Brightstar Lottery is an innovative global leader in lottery solutions. The Senior Direct Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing sourcing strategies for direct materials in the EMS industry, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

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Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Sourcing strategiesSupplier relationship managementContract managementERP systemsAnalytical skillsCustomer-centric approachNegotiation skillsProblem-solving abilitiesProject management