Who will you be working with?

The Friction Product Line designs and manufactures high-friction and low-friction composition, sintered brake shoes, specialty shoes, and disc brake linings for freight, locomotive and transit vehicles. 

How will you make a difference?

The Sourcing Specialist leads the procurement of key goods and services required for operations. Develops and supports initiatives for cost, inventory reductions and improvement of supplier performance. Collaborates with commodity teams to support combining of spend to affect cost savings. Partners with suppliers to obtain parts, supplies and/or equipment per design specification at the best value, within schedule and quality requirements.

What do we want to know about you?

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field from an accredited university preferred  
• Two years of Purchasing/Procurement experience is preferred
• Five (5) years relevant manufacturing experience is preferred
• Oracle experience is preferred
• Skilled in change management methodologies

What will your typical day look like?

• Proactive, motivated, collaborative team member as well as independent minded individual requiring little direction from Management
• Pursue and leverage strategic Supplier Partnerships that produce results in increased efficiencies and cost reductions
• Take personal ownership for supplier selection, quality, performance, and development
• Identify and develop solutions to opportunities, inside or outside assigned commodity group, which can be streamlined or made more efficient
• Analyze, develop and implement strategy for assigned spend
• Responsible for assigned direct and indirect spend
• Identify foreign and domestic suppliers aligned to Company’s needs for strategic growth
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers as needed
• Develop and lead the implementation of effective purchasing processes, procedures, policies and controls
• Monitor & offer improvements to Company’s ERP and web-based purchasing architecture
• Structure highly effective contracts in concert with global Company’s supply management teams
• Works proactively with global purchasing partners to develop strategies and solutions that will not only benefit the local organization but any or all of company operations
• Analyze supply market conditions, assisting immediate & senior management teams in developing organizational and market strategies for growth
• Prepares purchase orders and bid requests using eProcurement tools
• Effectively partner with various departments across the organization to assess spend and develop/implement sourcing strategy
• Regular on-site attendance is required
• Other duties as assigned by supervision

What about the Work Environment and Physical Demands of the job?
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $68900-98200 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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