Lead Commodity Management Specialist

Posted:
8/27/2024, 2:22:50 PM

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Who will you be working with?

Our best-in-class Global Sourcing team combines knowledge of global supply chain management with deep domain expertise of business strategy development and tenured experience of tactical execution. Here you’ll interact daily with our global sourcing & cross functional teams, as well as suppliers to support our global operations and end customers.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of Wabtec APAC Sourcing Team, you will be responsible for:

  • Lead supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including managing the entire contract life cycle from RFP to supplier exit.
  • Responsible for multiple categories of procurement to achieve variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership goals.
  • Develops practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals.
  • Balance strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable cost controls.

What do we want to know about you?

  • Bachelor’s degree on engineering related majors from an accredited university/college
  • At least 5 years of experience in a Sourcing and Program Management position
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Thailand, Chinese Mandarin is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily
  • Negotiation expertise is must.
  • Metallic related sourcing experience is must. Experience in casting/machining is a plus

What will your typical day look like?

  • Develop technical and market expertise in commodity area.
  • Closely monitor supplier performance to plan and work with the suppliers to manage any required recovery plans/actions. Ensure any quality issues have the appropriate focus.
  • Coordinate with factories to ensure supply meets any and all demand requirements.
  • Hold weekly reviews with suppliers. Track any Red Flags that impede supplier performance and control revisions at Suppliers.
  • Responsible for work that is less defined in scope and has the understanding and experience to execute business objectives.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Wabtec Corporation

Website: https://www.wabteccorp.com/

Headquarter Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1872

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Electronics ⋅ Freight Service ⋅ Hardware ⋅ Industrial ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining ⋅ Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing ⋅ Transportation