Strategic Indirect Procurement & Vendor Management Leader

BrightStar Care; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightStar Care seeks an experienced indirect sourcing and vendor management leader to build an enterprise-wide program from the ground up. Reporting to the CFO, you will own indirect spend including software, SaaS, professional services, and events.

You will design strategy, negotiate complex agreements, and leverage our franchise network to maximize value, with high visibility across the organization. This hybrid role requires strong negotiation, program-building skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier or vendor management.
• Experience negotiating MSAs and complex contracts.
• Experience designing or scaling supplier relationship management programs.
• Strong executive-level negotiation and relationships with VP/C-suite partners.
• Experience structuring rebates, incentives, or performance-based arrangements.
• Bachelor's degree required; CPSM/CSCP a plus.
• Healthcare/franchise multi-unit exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and formalize BrightStar Care's enterprise vendor management and governance program, including segmentation and scorecards.
• Lead negotiations across indirect-spend categories: software, SaaS, professional services, business services, and equipment.
• Leverage BrightStar Care's franchise network to secure stronger pricing and terms.
• Lead vendor sponsorship and funding for annual conferences and franchise events.
• Serve as primary relationship leader for key vendors, with executive-level accountability.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Marketing, Operations, IT, and Franchise Development on vendor strategy and documentation.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

SaaS procurement

Executive relationships

Cost savings

Franchise/network experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

BrightStar Care seeks an experienced indirect sourcing and vendor management leader to build an enterprise-wide program from the ground up. Reporting to the CFO, you will own indirect spend including software, SaaS, professional services, and events.

You will design strategy, negotiate complex agreements, and leverage our franchise network to maximize value, with high visibility across the organization. This hybrid role requires strong negotiation, program-building skills, and the ability to