Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist

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 will you be working with?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities. 

How will you make a difference?

As a Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist you will manage the buying process for a given set of goods. You will also be the point of contact between the vendors and shop ensuring there are no material impacts to the production lines. This position will require a strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts. This position will also support and train the team if needed.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing or materials

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence, motive, coach, and drive accountability

• Ability to influence others

• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

• Effective problem identification and solution skills

• Proven analytical and organizational ability

• Lean manufacturing knowledge

• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite

What will your typical day look like?

• Place and follow-up on Purchase Orders

• Communicate Deliveries to Internal Customers

• Analyze Vendor Promises and proactively communicate and expedite when promises don’t meet business needs.

• Manage through Schedule Changes and Execute PO changes.

• Own and Resolve day to day issues with vendor – AP Issues, NCMR Resolution, Delivery Issues, Lead Times Accuracy, Escalations.

• Maintain daily standard work and achieve weekly Fulfillment metrics

• Work cross functionally with Engineering, Sourcing and Quality Teams to resolve material issues when required

• Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects. 

• Actively participate in supplier performance reviews. 

• Responsible for specific KPIs (follow up with all the buyers and presenting those to the upper management)

• Responsible to present on Critical Part Review meeting when needed.

• Generate ideas to standardized and improve standard work and daily activities for the team.

Our job titles may span more than one career level.  The salary range for this role is between $67,400 - $96,000.

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 www.mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefits offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment,