Sr. Specialist, Procurement

Sr. Specialist, Non-food Procurement

Coppell, TX

What Does It Mean To Be A BrinkerHead?

It means creating moments that make everyone feel special whether you're supporting our restaurants, celebrating wins with your team, or sparking ideas that keep guests coming back. We play like a team, take pride in our culture, and know that life's too short not to work happy.

At Brinker's Restaurant Support Center (RSC), every role fuels the success of our brands Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy and directly impacts team members and guests. From bold ideas to everyday support, we help create a fun atmosphere, great food and drinks, and the kind of hospitality that keeps everyone coming back. Here, you'll discover opportunities for career growth, belonging, wellbeing, and plenty of chances to work hard and have fun.

Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer. We're proud to provide a welcoming, respectful environment where everyone can thrive.

Job Summary

The Senior Specialist on our Non-food procurement team will be responsible for executing the strategic purchasing activities for Non-food categories to support restaurant operations. They will develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners and suppliers to ensure timely processing and receipt of required materials, while maintaining strict compliance with company standards and SOX.

What You'll Do

• Manage the end-to-end process for creating and issuing purchase orders using appropriate company methodologies and technology
• Support New Construction and Facilities by processing product requisitions and generating purchase orders
• Monitor and communicate order information to requester (including confirmations, tracking, POD, etc.). Identify emergency orders and escalate as necessary
• Coordinate with Category Managers to ensure all suppliers have sufficient products and that they can meet development schedules for corporate requests.
• Organize and maintain information by sorting and filing documents
• Ensure Oracle product and pricing catalogs are updated by working directly with Category Managers and suppliers
• Provide updates to Supply Chain leadership on day-to-day processes and key initiatives (PO activity, monthly reports, etc.)
• Lead multiple projects and product execution as it relates to the purchase process;
• Deliver timely resolution of issues in a positive and productive manner
• Ensure compliance with Brinker's Code of Business Conduct in dealings with all suppliers and distributors

What You Bring To The Team

Why Brinker

At Brinker, we believe life is short, so work happy! That means creating an environment where you can grow your career, feel a sense of belonging and wellbeing, and have fun along the way.

Here's how we make that real for our BrinkerHeads at the RSC :