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 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!

How will you make a difference?

In this role you will manage all procurement related activities for an assigned set of C Class Commodity type items and be responsible for managing PO placement as well as building relationships with corresponding sets of suppliers to maximize Supplier On time delivery (OTD). This role will serve as the point of contact between the vendors and shop ensuring there are no material impacts to the production lines. The role requires previous proven experience in procurement and requires a strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.

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 4 years of experience in Sourcing or Procurement or Materials Planning & Scheduling. 

KEY QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Excel, Power-point and ERP systems. (Oracle)
• Well Versed in Oracle ERP material planning & fulfillment concepts.
• Strong Analytical Skills & strong written and verbal communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Previous Experience handling procurement of C class Commodity
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. 
• Ability to influence others
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

What will your typical day look like?

• Maintain daily standard work and achieve weekly Fulfillment metrics
• Owns all aspects of the PO Management cycle such as accurate vendor lead time management, timely PO Placement & PO Change execution to exception messages, supplier promise dates, shipment tracking & delivery to WABTECs dock.
• Treats in a timely manner the ERP error messages, ordering and expediting materials as required to ensure on time delivery.
• Improves day –to-day supplier relationships and facilitates ocean or air shipment decision to ensure on time product delivery.
• Develops the adequate contingencies (recovery plans), when required, with the suppliers.
• Works in accordance with the supplier, sets OTD progress objectives and delivers within targeted time frames.

• Utilizes planning concepts & Oracle planning techniques to optimize material availability, drive advanced material programs (i.e. Vendor Managed Inventory) & improve material presentation.
• Manages effective communication of material delivery expectations with internal shop customers.
• Analyze Vendor Promises in established future horizon and proactively communicate and seek resolution (improvements, alternatives) with supplier when promises don’t meet business needs.
• Own and Resolve day to day issues with vendor – AP Issues, NCMR Resolution, Delivery Issue