Sr. Specialist, Indirect Procurement

Supply Chain

Coppell, TX
April 17, 2026

Sr. Specialist, 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 Senior Specialist on our Indirect Procurement team will be responsible for executing the purchasing activities across Indirect categories, with a heavy focus on IT purchasing. This role partners closely with internal business stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely, accurate processing of materials and services while maintaining strict compliance with company standards, SOX requirements, and procurement best practices.

What You'll Do

• Manage the end-to-end process for creating and issuing purchase orders using appropriate company methodologies and technology
• Monitor and communicate order information to requesters (confirmations, tracking, POD, delays, etc.); identify urgent orders and escalate as needed
• Coordinate with Category Managers to ensure suppliers are meeting the needs of corporate and restaurant teams
• Organize, maintain and file procurement documentation to support audit readiness and SOX compliance
• Ensure Oracle product and pricing catalogs remain accurate by working directly with Category Managers and suppliers
• Provide updates to Supply Chain leadership on day-to-day purchasing activity, trends, and key initiatives (PO activity, monthly reports, etc.)
• Support the execution, routing and tracking of Statements of Work (SOWs), Order Forms, NDAs, and other procurement?related documents 
• Assist with supplier onboarding, including vendor setup, documentation collection, and coordination with internal teams
• Lead multiple purchasing-related projects and product execution activities 
• Resolve issues quickly and professionally, ensuring a positive experience for internal partners and suppliers
• Ensure compliance with Brinker's Code of Business Conduct in all supplier interactions

What You Bring to the Team

• 1-3+ years of supply chain or procurement experience

• Familiarity with IT purchasing preferred, but not required

• A self-starter mindset with strong customer service orientation; able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

• Working knowledge of Oracle or similar ERP system strongly preferred

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!