Director of Procurement
Location: Dallas Fort-Worth (Hybrid / Corporate Office)
Job Type: Full-Time, Salary
About BrightPath Kids / Busy Bees
BrightPath Kids, part of the Busy Bees global family, operates 250+ childcare centers across the United States and Canada. We are committed to providing exceptional early childhood education in safe, nurturing environments. Our corporate finance team plays an important role in supporting this mission by delivering insights, analysis, and decision support that help drive growth, strengthen performance, and support long-term value creation.
We are seeking a Director of Procurement to lead and optimize our procurement strategy, with a strong focus on vendor partnerships, cost management, and food service distribution. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our centers are supplied with high-quality, cost-effective, and compliant food and operational resources.
What You’ll Be Doing
Procurement Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with organizational goals
- Lead sourcing initiatives across food, supplies, and operational categories
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and standardization
Food Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
- Oversee procurement of food products across all centers, ensuring quality, safety, and nutritional compliance for our meal offerings
- Partner with internal stakeholders to align purchasing with menu planning and licensing requirements
- Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply risks to proactively adjust sourcing strategies
Vendor Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with national and regional vendors
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, service-level agreements, and performance standards
- Evaluate vendor performance and implement continuous improvement plans
- Identify and onboard new vendors to enhance quality, reliability, and cost efficiency
Operational Excellence & Compliance
- Ensure procurement practices comply with regulatory requirements, including food safety standards
- Establish and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and controls
- Drive consistency across centers while allowing for regional flexibility where needed
Budgeting & Financial Oversight
- Manage procurement budgets and track spending against targets
- Deliver reporting and insights on cost savings, vendor performance, and purchasing trends
- Collaborate with finance and operations teams on forecasting and cost planning
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or CPSM preferred)
- 7+ years of progressive procurement experience, including leadership responsibility
- Strong experience in food purchasing, preferably in multi-site environments (childcare, education, hospitality, or healthcare)
- Proven success in vendor negotiation and relationship management
- Deep understanding of supply chain operations, cost control, and contract management
- Familiarity with food safety regulations and compliance standards
- Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Why Join BrightPath Kids
- Be part of a mission-driven organization shaping the future of early childhood education
- Work within a growing, global company with strong operational support
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on quality, cost efficiency, and center operations
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join BrightPath Kids and help ensure our centers are equipped with the quality resources they need to support children, families, and educators every day.