Strategic Sourcing Analyst Job Listing at Brinks in Coppell, TX (Job ID R47201)

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The Brink's name is a promise to respect the trust we've earned in over 150 years in business. Every employee honors that promise by offering the highest levels of service and support to our customers. We take pride in our work, and we share a passion about our future. Learn why so many people have made the choice to join our team – and stay here.

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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.

We are looking for a Sourcing Center of Excellence Analyst.

The Sourcing Center of excellence (SSCOE) is a high-performance team that works on initiatives that enhance the Global Sourcing function's impact on business outcomes in various ways including:

• Deploying and maintaining Sourcing technologies

• Managing Governance protocol including performance reporting, management and policy

• Providing analytical support, developing and disseminating actionable insights

• Creating process documentations, training and related content

• Driving process improvements, innovation and strategy creation/ deployment

The work undertaken by the team can scale from tactical to strategic and have a mix of recurring and ad-hoc initiatives.

Job responsibilities would include:

• Deploy, maintain, improve, drive adoption and serve as systems administrator for existing Sourcing technologies.

• Maintenance tasks relating to the technology would include conducting timely refreshes on Spend Analytics system, Performance Management dashboards and updates on Source-to-Contract System.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for various Sourcing technologies and processes. Initial training on current systems such as Source to Contract and Spend Analytics systems will be provided.

• Deliver training to Sourcing team and other functions as applicable and develop Process Documentation and Guides.

• Develop and upkeep a Global Sourcing Intranet Site to enable improved collaboration and knowledge retention and content sharing.

• Support functional transformation plans based on gap analysis between current state and desired future state – this could include improving and standardizing core Sourcing methodologies, processes, technology and toolkits  in various areas– negotiation, contracting, managing RFx, savings reporting, supplier segmentation & performance management, cost modelling etc.

• Drive accountability to functional and business goals such as savings, working capital improvements. This could include preparing analytics, supporting and leading meetings to review results, insights, action plans and corrective measures.

• Monitor and support core sourcing processes – e.g. development of a multi-year Project pipeline building process.

• Develop and share insights leveraging various data sources – example, spend data, contract information, rate cards, external benchmarks etc.

• Perform and support audits on key processes such as Savings validation, Contract Loading

• Support quantification of savings on various types of Sourcing Projects.

Key Qualities:

-Strong ability to lead without authority

-Ability to adapt to overall changes including changes in priorities

-Excellent business communication skills both written and verbal

-Develop high trust relationship and inspire others to achieve improved personal and business outcomes

- Flexible to work across time zones and cultures

-Creativity and Problem-solving mindset, and ability to deal with ambiguity

- Strong Analytical Acumen

-Eager learner

Qualifications and Requirements:
- MS/BBA degree in Business and/or Operations/Supply Chain Management
- Working knowledge of sourcing/ procurement, supply chain

- 5+ years relevant experience (in Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management Preferred).

-Experience with implementing and/or using Sourcing technology – Spend Analytics, Source to Contract systems (RFP, Contracting, Supplier Relationship Management) and Purchasing systems a plus.

- Expert ability with MS Office applications – particularly MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
- Foreign languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese) a plus
- MBA or an advanced degree in supply chain or business management a plus
- APICS or CPIM certification a plus
- Experience using BI and data visualization tools (Tableau, Cognos etc.) and Alteryx or similar tools a plus

-Practical experience leveraging Lean or similar tools to make process improvements a plus (A3, Fishbone, Process Mapping, Value Stream Maps)-Project Management Experience a plus

-Ability to travel periodically

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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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 Brink's U.S. For more information about future career opportunities, join our talent network, Like our Facebook page or Follow us on Twitter. 

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.