Manager Strategic Sourcing (Mechanical & Signal Services Buyer)

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

This position has the potential to be a hybrid position with up to 50% remote work

Job Location: Fort Worth
Other Potential Locations: Fort Worth, TX
Anticipated Start Date: 08/27/2023
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $75,000-105,000

Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with related experience

2 Years’ Experience- $75,000-$85,000

3-4 Years’ Experience $85,000-$95,000

4-6 Years’ Experience: $95,000-$102,000

Who we are and what we do

Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety and service that play a vital role in delivering the nation's freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. Our rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.

What we believe

At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion. As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to:

• Have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
• Be treated with dignity and respect.
• Have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our eclectic Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve and through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.

This position will work with stakeholders to deliver on the Strategic Sourcing Vision and create a lower Total Cost of Ownership structure. This role is responsible for the sourcing strategy for the following services:

• Mechanical services (freight car inspection and repair and Detector services, etc.)
• Mechanical Department facility construction and renovation services
• Other system-wide construction projects as-needed
• Signal construction services (Signal construction, horizontal boring)

The role will support in the development and execution of supplier management strategies, oversee and conduct bids for services, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with stakeholders to meet service needs.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Facilitating market research and performing internal data collection and analytics
• Strategic sourcing of services and some material
• Establishing service level agreements (SLAs)
• Working with Legal department to complete time-sensitive contracts
• Developing and completing RFPs
• Identification and execution of process improvements
• Developing and execution of sourcing strategies
• Reviewing, editing, and negotiating contracts
• Managing daily service requests
• Managing relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and business partners

This position will actively participate on cross-functional teams to identify and execute Strategic Sourcing Initiatives for complex commodities and sourcing projects. The position must also provide recommendations on savings opportunities, advise on the selection of suppliers, facilitate market research and internal data collection, and analyze supplier technology and supply markets. This role is an individual contributor role.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must be able to work cross-functionally with multiple internal stakeholder organizations and possess the ability to navigate frequently competing priorities.
• Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in business, civil engineering or related field.
• Applicant must be a self-starter, have demonstrated contract drafting and negotiation skills, be familiar with workstations or advanced computer technologies to create analytical models, possess strong quantitative analysis skills, have excellent planning and presentation skills, have strong human relations and communications skills to address controversial issues, and be able to work under time and performance pressures.
• Familiarity with purchasing tools and systems along with familiarity with legal processes is a plus.
• Preferred qualifications include some experience or educational background relating to engineering disciplines, and/or construction of facilities, bridges, or track.
• The duties, responsibilities, and qualifications in this posting are representative categories to be used by an applicant in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general guidelines do not constitute an exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position.
• Applicant must have a minimum of two (2) years of professional business experience in procurement OR two (2) years of internal BNSF experience.

BENEFITS

BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Life Insurance
• Railroad Retirement

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS

• Education
• Criminal history
• Last 7 years of driving history
• Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
• Social Security number

MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:

• Other elements as needed
• Drug Screen
• Medical evaluation

DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:

BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.

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