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It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Who will you be working with?

You will interact with team members within Wabtec across all levels of the organization.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will procure raw materials, finished goods, equipment, and supplies, while meeting goals for cost management and supplier management including supplier diversity, and process improvements.

What do we want to know about you?

• Do you have knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP) and best practices in high mix manufacturing?
• Do you have a bachelor’s degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or a related field and 3 years purchasing and/or supply chain experience or equivalent combination of education and experience?
• Do you have time management & prioritization skills?
• Are you proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)?
• Do you have the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications?
• Do you possess a working knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls as it relates to purchasing and sourcing?
• Are you a highly organized individual capable of managing multiple projects?
• Oracle, Coupa Procure to Pay and HICX Supplier Onboarding experience preferred. Purchasing Certification or CPM as issued by the Institute of Supply Management preferred.
• Do you have experience with Power BI?
• Do you possess excellent verbal and written communication/language skills required to include the ability to provide written and verbal instructions, compile, and present business reports/correspondence, and present information clearly? 
• Do you have analytical and reasoning ability, math skills, and good judgment for critical business decisions?
• Do you have a keen attention to detail and quality orientation?
• Do you have the ability to cooperate and the interpersonal skills to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment?
• Are you motivated to provide excellent internal and external customer service?
• Are you committed to conducting yourself in a manner to promote the core values of the corporation in a professional and ethical manner?
• 10% percent travel or as needed.

What will your typical day look like?

• Research and evaluate suppliers based on capabilities, price, quality, and delivery performance.
• Prepare RFQ/RFP that provides high quality products that meets Wabtec specifications.
• Prepares purchase orders and reviews requisitions for goods and services ensuring conformance within company policy.
• Reviews and acts promptly on purchasing/sourcing related activity reports (expediting & payables).
• Track and report sourcing savings activities.
• Support Global and Strategic Sourcing initiatives with key suppliers.
• Maintain close contact with production planner, quality, customer service and engineering to maintain the most effective inventory control.
• Coordinates supplier notification of engineering technical changes.
• Resolve supplier quality, pricing, and delivery issues promptly.
• Participate in supplier audits and submit evaluations to management.
• Participate on teams regarding new product development to help source materials and services.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

This is not a remote role.

The salary for this role is in the range of $67,400 - $96,000 annually. 

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.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

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 Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.   

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.

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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 an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?