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About the position Professional Services Director, Indirect 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 Director of Indirect Procurement – Professional Services will lead strategic sourcing and category management for Brinker’s largest indirect spend areas, including Marketing, IT, and HR. In addition to managing own category, this role is responsible for leading a team of procurement professionals. This role is responsible for the creation and execution of procurement strategies that deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and value creation for Brinker’s enterprise operations. The Director will partner closely with senior stakeholders across the organization to align procurement initiatives with business objectives and ensure compliance with governance standards. Strong leadership and communication skills are a must. What You’ll Do Develop, review, and manage contracts, agreements, and statements of work with top-tier suppliers Build strong partnerships through regular touchpoints, including quarterly business reviews and listening sessions Ensure compliance by reviewing agreements with Legal and Risk Management teams Analyze business terms and communicate effectively with stakeholders to gain alignment Manage projects and timelines to meet stakeholder expectations and deliver results Lead a team of procurement professionals to deliver on category objectives Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers and foster world-class relationships Collaborate across multiple departments in a complex, multi-tiered corporate environment Stay informed on industry trends and market developments Lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and timely completion What You Bring to the Team Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred 10+ years of procurement and supply chain leadership experience Expertise in professional services procurement (required) and marketing procurement (preferred) Strong knowledge of sourcing, category management, and best practices in complex environments Proven ability to drive change collaboratively and lead high-performing teams Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing skills at all organizational levels High business acumen with strong analytical and financial capabilities Ability to simplify complex issues and communicate clearly to diverse audiences Results-driven, comfortable setting and achieving ambitious targets 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: Flexibility that fits your life: Hybrid schedules with weekly flex days to work from home. Benefits that support you: Competitive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; 401(k) with company match; Employee Assistance Program with counseling, financial, legal, and life resources; and Best You EDU, offering education programs and tuition reimbursement. Enjoy our brands: Generous dining discounts at Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®. Rewards for your impact: Annual bonus eligibility for every RSC Team Member. Wellbeing at work: On-site gym and fitness classes like yoga and boot camp. A culture worth celebrating: From company-wide events to a casual, collaborative atmosphere, you’ll find plenty of ways to connect, work hard, and play hard. Check our Careers page and LinkedIn for more exciting opportunities! Responsibilities • Develop, review, and manage contracts, agreements, and statements of work with top-tier suppliers • Build strong partnerships through regular touchpoints, including quarterly business reviews and listening sessions • Ensure compliance by reviewing agreements with Legal and Risk Management teams • Analyze business terms and communicate effectively with stakeholders to gain alignment • Manage projects and timelines to meet stakeholder expectations and deliver results • Lead a team of procurement professionals to deliver on category objectives • Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers and foster world-class relationships • Collaborate across multiple departments in a complex, multi-tiered corporate environment • Stay informed on industry trends and market developments • Lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and timely completion Requirements • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred • 10+ years of procurement and supply chain leadership experience • Expertise in professional services procurement (required) and marketing procurement (preferred) • Strong knowledge of sourcing, category management, and best practices in complex environments • Proven ability to drive change collaboratively and lead high-performing teams • Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing skills at all organizational levels • High business acumen with strong analytical and financial capabilities • Ability to simplify complex issues and communicate clearly to diverse audiences • Results-driven, comfortable setting and achieving ambitious targets Benefits • Hybrid schedules with weekly flex days to work from home. • Competitive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; 401(k) with company match; Employee Assistance Program with counseling, financial, legal, and life resources; and Best You EDU, offering education programs and tuition reimbursement. • Generous dining discounts at Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®. • Annual bonus eligibility for every RSC Team Member. • On-site gym and fitness classes like yoga and boot camp.