Director Strategic Sourcing

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!

Learn more about BNSF and our Benefits

Job Location: Fort Worth
Other Potential Locations: Fort Worth, TX 
Anticipated Start Date: 09/07/2026
Number of Positions: 1 
Salary Range: $118,700 - $158,300

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.

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-time position located 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 is required 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

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand, 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

Develop sourcing strategies

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

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