Strategic Sourcing Lead – Direct Categories Transportation & Logistics

Brinks Texas License #C00550

About Brinks:

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead to join our team in Coppell TX. In this pivotal role you will be the bridge between business needs and the external supply base ensuring that every sourcing decision drives strategic financial and operational value for the organization helping to drive our business forward and shape the future of our global direct category strategy.

As part of the Sourcing & Procurement team you will have the opportunity to collaborate with category leaders and business stakeholders to ensure contracts compliance and market insights drive sustainable value for the organization. You will be starting with Transportation and Logistics category and will be supporting other Direct categories.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Business Impact

• Develop sub-category strategies aligned with the overall category vision and drive actionable sourcing plans.
• Deliver measurable savings and value while driving cost optimization and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor supply markets conduct benchmarking and identify emerging trends and opportunities.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with internal stakeholders to align business needs with sourcing strategies and ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with category leaders and teams to ensure alignment and consistency across sourcing activities.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive performance innovation and risk mitigation.

Performance Metrics & Accountability

• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including RFPs negotiations and supplier selection.
• Draft negotiate and manage supplier contracts ensuring compliance and commercial advantage.
• Analyze Actual Spend$ vs Projected Spend$ reduction and work to eliminate or reduce the gaps.
• Ensure adherence to governance risk and compliance frameworks across all sourcing activities.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Own and maintain the Direct Category catalogs in Procurement tools like Coupa aligning with the negotiated contracts.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancement and supplier collaboration to drive continuous improvement.
• Apply market insights and best practices to strengthen sourcing effectiveness and business impact.

How We Lead at Brinks

At Brinks leadership isnt defined by your title its how you show up. Our Leadership Model guides how we work collaborate and grow whether youre an individual contributor or a people leader.

We look for team members who:

• Take Ownership: Deliver results with excellence and hold yourself accountable.
• Collaborate Boldly: Partner across teams and regions to solve complex challenges.
• Stay Curious: Continuously seek opportunities to learn improve and innovate.
• Deliver with Integrity: Build trust by prioritizing safety security and ethical decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field; masters degree preferred.
• 48 years of experience in procurement sourcing or supply chain roles with a proven track record in category strategy execution and supplier management.
• Demonstrated success leading competitive sourcing events (RFx) contract negotiations and supplier performance management across regions.
• Exceptional ability to analyze large data sets and derive business conclusions and improvement areas.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Proven experience influencing executive stakeholders and delivering results in complex global environments.
• Proficiency in procurement tools and systems (e.g. Coupa Ariba SAP or similar).
• Strong commitment with demonstrated experience in fostering inclusive teams.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to negotiate what already being negotiated
• Flexibility to work across different time zones to support global efforts.

Whats Next

Thank you for considering applying for a job at Brinks. To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature.

Upon completion of the application process you will receive an email confirming that we have received your application. We will review all candidates and notify you of your status should we deem you fit for a job. Thank you again for your interest in a career at Brinks. For more information about future career opportunities join our talent network like our Facebook page or Follow us on X.

Brinks is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or history or any other characteristic protected by law. Brinks is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.