Director Strategic Sourcing

BNSF; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Healthcare options

HSA and life insurance

Disability insurance

Family benefits and benefits support

Travel discounts

Annual bonus

Job summary

BNSF Railways is seeking a strategic sourcing leader to drive supplier management and cost efficiency from Fort Worth, TX. The role blends analytics, negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize Total Cost of Ownership across bnsf|tech procurement.

The position may include occasional remote work a day per week and up to 10% travel. You’ll guide a team of analysts, build supplier relationships, and deliver data-driven sourcing strategies that align with our finance and technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, marketing, engineering, economics, math, MIS, statistics or technology-related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in procurement, finance, and/or information technology.
• Ability to work across multiple departments and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of analysts/managers to achieve SS&S’s vision of providing safe and reliable services at the lowest total cost.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to forecast, prioritize current and upcoming purchasing needs.
• Focus on growing talent within the team and the Sourcing Department.
• Ability to get deeply involved in overall enterprise strategy for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Facilitate market research and perform internal data collection and analytics.
• Develop and complete RFPs and spot buys.
• Review, edit and negotiate contracts.
• Establish and monitor service level agreements.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop presentations and facilitate leadership presentations.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to identify and execute Strategic Sourcing Initiatives.

Skills

Analytical modeling

Quantitative analysis

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence

We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.Come make a difference with us!

Job Location:Fort Worth
Other Potential Locations:Fort Worth, TX
Anticipated Start Date:09/21/2026
Number of Positions:1
Salary Range:$118,700 - $158,300

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-tim e positionlocated 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 isrequired as needed but expected 10% of the time or less.

In conjunction with the Strategic Sourcing & Supply (SS&S) Mission, this position will participate in creating quantifiable and sustainable cost savings by driving towards a lower Total Cost of Ownership structure for BNSF. Principally this position will lead in developing and executing supplier management strategies to reduce Total Cost of Ownership for the bnsf|tech (Information Technology and Telecommunications).

Key responsibilities may include:

Lead and develop a team of analyst/managers to achieve SS&S’s vision of providing safe and reliable services to Team BNSF at the lowest total cost while also helping them achieve their career goals

Collaboratewith stakeholders to understand, forecast, prioritize current and upcoming purchasing needs

Focus ongrowing talent within the team and the Sourcing Department

Ability to get deeply involved in overall enterprise strategy for effectiveness and efficiency

Facilitate market research and perform internal data collection and analytics

Develop and complete RFPs and spot buys

Review, edit and negotiate contracts

Establish and monitor service level agreements

Manage relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Develop presentations and facilitate leadership presentations

Participate on cross-functional teams to identify and execute Strategic Sourcing Initiatives for complex commodities and sourcing projects.

Provide recommendations to the Strategic Sourcing & Supply and bnsf|tech leadership teams including opportunities to capture the greatest savings by modeling economic scenarios for areas of spend

Act as an advisor on the selection of suppliers

Daily work is conducted in an indoor office environment.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 business, supply chain, finance, marketing, engineering, economics, math, MIS, statistics or Technology related field.
• Mi nimum of 6 years of professional busin ess expe rience in the fields of procurement, finance, and/or information technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced computer technologies in order to create analytical models
• Possess strong quantitative analysis skills
• Excellent planning and presentation skills
• Strong relationship building and communications skills
• Ability to work under time and performance pressures

  At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

  • 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 includingparental, 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)

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  All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing theHiring Process . Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. More information is available athttps://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, disability or protected veteran status.

  
  Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth
  Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas
  Job Segment: Strategic Sourcing, Quantitative Analyst, Supply Chain, Procurement, Telecom, Operations, Data, Technology