Senior Director, Contracts and Procurement

Responsibilities

Own and continuously improve the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including intake, triage, review routing, approvals, execution readiness, repository management, renewals, and expirations.

Establish and enforce enterprise contract governance standards, including template usage, clause libraries, fallback positions, and exception management.

Lead the strategy, implementation, and optimization of CLM platforms (e.g., Workday CLM, DocuSign).

Drive automation, workflow efficiency, and data integrity across contract processes.

Partner closely with Legal, Privacy, InfoSec, and Risk teams to ensure appropriate review, escalation, and compliance for all vendor agreements.

Define and operationalize risk frameworks (e.g., liability thresholds, insurance requirements, data protection standards).

Lead and develop a team of contract managers and/or governance resources, setting priorities, performance expectations, and development plans.

Define and track KPIs related to cycle time, compliance, contract quality, and risk management.

Advises the VP of Procurement and senior leadership on contract governance, risk posture, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

A Law Degree or a Master's Degree in Law

10 years experience in strategic procurement or contract management, including experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, logistics, and any related activities

5 years supervisory experience, preferably in Contract Management

Qualifications

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed.

Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $178,000 – $200,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

This position is also eligible for a Bonus Plan and Restricted Stock Units (RSU's).

Benefits: Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Tuition assistance and education coaching
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

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