Manager Strategic Sourcing

BNSF Railway • Fort Worth, TX

3d • $81,500 - $122,000 • 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 required as needed but expected 5% of the time or less.

Requirements

• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• At least a minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement, finance, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in related field
• Professional certification such as CPA, MBA, APICS or CPM is encouraged as it supports professional insights and excellence

Responsibilities

• This position is part of a team responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement activities supporting BNSF's Intermodal and Automotive business units.
• Key focus areas include supplier development, contract and purchase order negotiations, supplier and stakeholder relationship management, supplier performance management, catalog management, and total cost of ownership optimization.
• Set strategic vision and partner with the Intermodal and Automotive teams on future projects and commercial agreements, and manage existing commercial agreements.
• Lead cross-functional teams in identification and execution of Strategic Sourcing requirements, strategies, and process improvements, as well as support of internal stakeholders.
• Ability to understand stakeholder requirements and translate those into impactful Service Level Agreements in service contracts will be very important to success in this role.
• Need to be comfortable simultaneously progressing multiple projects towards completion in support of various stakeholders.
• Interface closely with internal stakeholders in Intermodal, Automotive, Sourcing, Finance, Law, and Technology Services, as well as external suppliers and service providers.
• Candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, and must be an effective communicator with both internal and external contacts. Excellent business partnership and relationship skills required.

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