Head of Strategic Sourcing

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Job Title

Head of Strategic Sourcing

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.

This Head of Strategic Sourcing position will be responsible for driving value, managing risks, and ensuring the efficiency of the organization's sourcing activities by developing and implementing global strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize our procurement processes, drive cost savings, and enhance supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in strategic procurement, negotiation expertise, and a strong ability to align sourcing strategies with overall business objectives. The role requires a combination of strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and effective leadership. As the Head of Strategic Sourcing, you will lead a talented team, collaborate with cross-functional departments, and play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our organization's supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals, focusing on cost savings, efficiency, and risk mitigation.

• Cultivate and manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and conducting regular performance reviews.

• Stay informed on market trends, industry best practices, and regulatory changes through ongoing market analysis.

• Analyze supply chain costs, identifying areas for reduction, and implement cost-effective procurement strategies without compromising quality.

• Identify and assess potential risks in the supply chain, implementing mitigation strategies for stable goods and services supply.

• Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.

• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams to align sourcing strategies with overall business objectives.

• Work with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide strategic sourcing support.

• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring the success of sourcing strategies.

• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on sourcing performance and achievements.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the sourcing function, implementing process enhancements for increased efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies, upholding ethical standards in all sourcing activities.

• Develop and promote initiatives for supplier diversity and sustainability, aligning sourcing strategies with corporate social responsibility goals.

• Build and lead a high-performing strategic sourcing team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

Primary Contacts

• VP, Strategic Sourcing and CFO of IT

• Enterprise executive leadership team

• Business unit executives

• Other business function executives (for example, finance, HR, and legal executives)

• Outside vendors

Education & Experience

·Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

·Proven experience of at least 8-10 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with a focus on leadership roles.

·Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives that resulted in cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation.

·Extensive experience in negotiating and managing contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.

·Strong understanding of market trends, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements, with a track record of effective market analysis.

·Solid background in cost management, including the ability to analyze costs throughout the supply chain and implement cost-effective procurement strategies.

·Expertise in risk management, including the identification and mitigation of potential risks in the supply chain.

·Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to align sourcing strategies with overall business objectives.

·Experience in tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of sourcing strategies.

·Track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives within the sourcing function, implementing process enhancements for increased efficiency.

·Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in sourcing activities.

·Experience in promoting and implementing initiatives for supplier diversity and sustainability.

·Strong leadership skills with a history of building and leading high-performing strategic sourcing teams.

·Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization.

Skills

• Strategic thinking

• Servant leadership

• Business-minded

• Lean / Continuous improvement

• Bridge builder across the enterprise and suppliers

• Great collaborator and communicator

• Credible with executives

• Analytical problem solver

• Advanced negotiation skills

• Big-picture thinker

Key Behaviors and Competencies

Expected Actions

Business Acumen

Solicits information on Brink's company direction and goals, and on the industry's competitive environment, to determine how their function can add value for the organization and for customers.

Makes recommendations clearly linked to the organization's strategy and financial goals, reflecting an awareness of external dynamics.

Demonstrates awareness by providing clear explanations for actions taken relative to customer requirements, organizational needs, and industry trends.

Change Advocate

Identifies and acts upon opportunities for continuous improvement as well as transformational change where warranted.

Encourages prudent risk taking, exploration of alternative approaches and organizational learning.

Demonstrates personal commitment to change through actions and words.

Mobilizes others to support change through times of stress and uncertainty.

Outcome Driven

Focuses on desired results and business outcomes.

Clearly defines mutual expectations of self and others in a team setting.

Takes appropriate actions to ensure obligations are met.

Defines performance standards in terms of doing what is appropriate and doing it well.

Revises standards in response to changing business needs.

Is resourceful and takes calculated risks to achieve results; works to achieve goals despite barriers or difficulties.

Strategic Planning

Develops plans as a 'glue' that meet the needs of the organization, leveraging Brinks' global buying power to deliver a strong ROI, Margin Improvement and Sustainability through Strategic Sourcing initiatives.

Examines issues and creates plans with a long-term perspective.

Generates ideas and critically evaluates future scenarios.

Applies external and internal factors to strategy development.

Considers long-term strategic impact when making decisions or setting direction.

Ensures that short-term goals support long-term strategy, and that functional strategy is in alignment with overall business strategy.

Incorporates into the plans business priorities, strategies, goals, emerging technologies, industry trends and economic viability.

Influencing and Empowering Others

Communicates ideas or positions in a persuasive manner that builds support, agreement, and commitment.

Takes actions that directly or indirectly influence others in order to create buy-in, gain trust, motivate actions and win concessions without damaging relationships.

Encourages others to take appropriate accountability for their work.

Provides the information, training, and resources necessary to enable others to make expedient, practical decisions that impact the performance and success of an event or project, as well as successful career arcs for professionals.

Team Leadership

Develops, directs, coaches, mentors, and reinforces team members in line with the mission, vision, values, goals, and performance standards of formal and informal teams.

Encourages and facilitates cooperation, commitment, and results orientation.

Fosters an environment of collaboration, trust and team spirit.

Allocates team roles and accountabilities.

Builds both formal and informal professional networks.

Obtains and shares information, ideas, and problems.

Solicits advice, support, championship, sponsorship, and commitment that result in smooth transitions of change and the development of mutually acceptable solutions.

Demonstrates an awareness of how the organization is structured, its culture, and different power groupings and agendas. Uses this understanding to inform and shape behaviors and decisions and act accordingly.

Continuous Learning

Acquires strategies and best practices for gaining new knowledge, behaviors, and skills.

Builds on and applies existing knowledge.

Takes ownership for personal growth.

Listens to understand and seeks insight into self and effectiveness of action.

Constantly challenges own knowledge, experience, skills, and self-understanding to improve personal and professional effectiveness.

Tries new approaches to learning and broadens scope of work to learn from experience.

Engages in active feedback and learning from others, both within and outside the organization.

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.

What's Next?

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