Senior Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing – Fleet

Coppell, TX, United States

Posted Date: May 1, 2024

Employment Type: Full Time

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Senior Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing – Fleet Job Description

The Brink’s Company (NYSE:BCO) is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. Our customers include financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers and other commercial operations. Our network of operations in 52 countries serves customers in more than 100 countries.

At Brink’s we believe that diverse teams drive success, and as such we foster an inclusive culture that values people with diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. We build a sense of belonging so all employees feel respected, safe and valued, and we provide equal opportunity to participate and grow.

The Senior Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing – Fleet will effectively take a "Center of Excellence" approach to sourcing projects across all the fleet categories (vehicles, fuel, tires, repair & maintenance, parts, etc) globally. This position will work closely with Operations and Finance teams in the Brink’s countries to build and execute project implementation plans for enhanced service levels, cost reduction initiatives and drive continuous improvement acumen across the fleet category. Brinks is in the process of building a “Best in Class” fleet management program and this position will support the business achieving this goal viaa mindset of “Total Cost of Ownership” that will be managed through metrics and KPI’s.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engagement with all fleet related activity in direct coordination with Operations teams. The GFSM strives to generate and deliver ongoing value through year-over-year savings/cost avoidance while ensuring strong supplier performance and high level of services for Brinks

Set category strategy with aggressive targets aligned with strategic sourcing and business needs, and challenge and review it on a regular basis

Create 3 year execution plan and strategy for global fleet category, and present both to internal customers and the Senior Leadership for endorsement

Lead Global Fleet Category Management

Provide expert-level category knowledge, with knowledge of the supply base and global market (prices and practices)

Solicit input from global and regional site sourcing/procurement and regional operations to develop understanding of sub-category and regional differences

Drive rigorous implementation of prioritized initiatives

Monitor and explore external trends and factors that impact category strategies

Create/Update applicable policies/procedures/processes for categories

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3 to 8 years’ strategic sourcing experience in a large, global company environment

Minimum of 3 to 8 years’ experience negotiating highly complex contract terms in a high spend, multi-country environment

Minimum of 3 to 8 years’ experience utilizing global spend analytics to identify strategic sourcing opportunities

Demonstrated experience in Fleet Sourcing

Demonstrated experience in sourcing both globally and for a global organization

Extensive sourcing experience developing, driving RFI’s, RFQ’s and RFP’s

Demonstrated skill and experience in developing detailed global category strategies, multi country and sub category relationships

Extensive knowledge of Fleet suppliers and up-fitters

Extensive knowledge of total cost of ownership

Senior / executive level stakeholder relationship management experience

Experience in complex or technical category strategy development and execution in a high spend global environment

Bachelor’s Degree, MBA preferred, or equivalent experience

Strong analytical skills inclusive of using and constructing working cost models.

Knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings

Expertise in cost drivers, market condition evaluation, supplier production processes, and supply chain practices

Proven negotiation skills including a history of negotiating complex business issues and risk assessment

Leadership skills across external and internal teams

Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) internally and externally

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, resolve problems, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment

Advanced project management, negotiation, contractual skills

Advanced experience driving KPI performance vs. targets

Ability to influence across business and departmental lines

Strong consultative, analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal

High level of diplomacy and tact, ensuring confidentiality of information when required

Self-motivated, determined, and able to work under own initiative

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Can demonstrate collaborative style with excellent interpersonal skills

About Brink’s Brink’s is the global leader in security and logistics services, trusted by banks, financial institutions and businesses in both public and private sectors. We deliver the currency of the world to businesses in our communities. We do it because we’re needed. We do it because we’re trusted and valued. We do it because it makes us proud. Brink’s Proud.

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Brink’s 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. Brink’s 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.

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