Manager/Sr. Manager Strategic Sourcing (Corporate Services)

BNSF Railway • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The BNSF Railway Finance Department provides innovative strategic solutions and world-class financial services to support BNSF's overall performance. The department is committed to maintaining integrity and recognizing the company's successes, ensuring that BNSF remains a leader in the railway industry. Within the Finance Department, several specialized departments contribute to its overall mission: Controller, Revenue Management, Strategic Sourcing, Tax, Treasury, and Strategic Studies. Each department is vital in managing BNSF's financial health and strategic financial planning. These departments work collaboratively to secure BNSF's economic stability and support its growth and innovation within the railway industry.
This is a full-time position located in Fort Worth, TX. For certain positions, including this one, employees can work one day per week remotely. Our leaders also foster a culture where work life balance, which requires flexibility for when life happens, is important and respected.
Travel is minimal to zero.

Requirements

• Able to work in the US without company sponsorship now AND in the future.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• At least a minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, finance, or information technology

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in related field

Responsibilities

• Sourcing of Corporate Services needed by our HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, Communications, Technical Training, and Government Affairs Departments.
• Communication with stakeholders and suppliers
• Review, edit, and negotiate contracts
• Development of sourcing strategies
• Facilitate market research and perform internal data collection and analytics
• Develop and complete RFPs
• Establish service level agreements (SLAs)
• Managing relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and business partners
• Lead supplier performance reviews
• Manage material requests
• Manage catalog
• Actively participate on cross-functional teams to identify and execute Strategic Sourcing Initiatives for complex commodities and sourcing projects.
• Provide recommendations on savings opportunities (by modeling economic scenarios for areas of spend), advise on the selection of suppliers, facilitate market research and internal data collection, and analyze supplier technology and supply markets.

Benefits

• An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
• A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
• Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
• Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
• Generous leave / time off policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees