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Wabtec Corporation Indirect Sourcing Specialist in Erie, Pennsylvania
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 Indirect Sourcing team combines sourcing knowledge and experience to bring value to the organization. We are responsible for developing Indirect Category strategies and negotiating contracts with our suppliers to implement these category strategies to ensure we meet the needs of our internal stakeholders.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Indirect Sourcing Team, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the category manager’s programs as well as negotiate contracts with suppliers. The sourcing specialist is the tactical point of contact for their functional areas and supports the implementation of the indirect sourcing strategy as defined by the commodity managers to meet internal and external commitments.
What do we want to know about you?
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 2 years of experience in in sourcing, purchasing, fulfillment, supply chain, or manufacturing operations).
Minimum 2 years experiencing in sourcing, purchasing, fulfillment, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
Excellent communication skills and analytical skills with the ability to manage and develop supplier/stakeholder relationships.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Proven project management skills and experience
Self-motivated
What will your typical day look like?
Support daily fulfillment and tactical activities to achieve the indirect sourcing’s business goals.
Work on specific projects to improve cash flow with Indirect Sourcing suppliers.
Facilitates categories managers Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotes (RFQs) for stakeholder requests.
Supports category manager in the following areas:
Projects to achieve process simplification and quality optimization.
Support supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management
Managing the entire contract life cycle from RFPs to supplier exit
Drive continuous use of preferred indirect suppliers as defined by category manager strategy.
Place purchase orders within the system
Assist category manager in identifying areas of opportunity for cost savings.
Establish strong relationships with key business stakeholders.
Run data analysis and recommend changes to the supplier panel that will improve cost and service levels.
Negotiate local supply and/or service contracts as assigned by the category manager.
Identify problem areas within day-to-day activities and develop solutions.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
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).
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.