Sourcing Manager at Wabtec in Maxton, NC

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?

The Friction + Rubber Product Line designs and manufactures high-friction and low-friction composition products, sintered brake shoes, specialty shoes, disc brake linings, and rubber products for freight, locomotive, transit, and industrial applications.

How will you make a difference?

The Sourcing Manager owns the supplier relationship and is responsible for identifying, evaluating and managing the supply base. Key responsibilities include: market research, analyzing costs, developing alternate suppliers, negotiating contracts, maintaining supplier KPIs including On Time Delivery, and Quality Objectives.

What do we want to know about you?

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in economics, engineering, business administration, statistics, manufacturing, or management is required.
Experience: a minimum of seven years’ experience in purchasing, logistics.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree economics, business administration, statistics, manufacturing, or management
Certifications from CPSM, CPIM, SPSM and CSCP
Experience in an aftermarket goods manufacturing environment

Competencies

Ability to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization or departmental needs
Ability to establish goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to function as a strategic thinker with good organizational skills and ability to prioritize, plan and execute.
Ability to lead multi-functional teams on large-scale projects.
Ability to work collaboratively and building strategic relations with coworkers, vendors and/or customers.
Global awareness, good business ethics, and an understanding of legal contracts.
Must be an individual of high energy, positive attitude and a proven track record of getting results.
Skill in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate
Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions, suggest conclusions or approaches to problems.

What will your typical day look like?

Support fulfillment efforts to effectively procure needed materials and services to support operations.
Select reliable sources of supply, engaging complimentary suppliers and working with key suppliers to improve the value delivered to the organization. When appropriate work with internal functions to ensure requirements and seek assistance in evaluation of new suppliers.
Oversee the preparation of tenders, proposals and the negotiation of contracts. Maintaining programs for vendor analysis and cost reduction thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement process.
Support value engineering cost reduction and lead-time reductions with internal functions (i.e. Engineering Manufacturing, Quality), and the suppliers. Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in quality, cost, service and technology.
Maintain a strategic sourcing plan that defines, among other things, market and business analysis, product roadmaps, supplier capabilities and annual / quarterly strategic business objectives.
Maintain personal knowledge of market trends including rigorous analysis of market drivers, cost structures, technical improvements and competitive landscape.
Provides category and process expertise to create and execute sourcing strategies and lead supplier management for defined categories. Manages key sourcing process steps including opportunity assessment, strategy development, data analysis, supplier negotiation, award recommendations, and supplier contract execution.
Negotiates value from multiple perspectives:
- Purchase price and contractual terms and conditions
- Total acquisition cost
- Prioritization and timing considerations
- Alternative solutions and/or materials

What about the Work Environment and Physical Demands of the job?

General office environment: Works generally at a desk in a well-lit, air-conditioned cubicle/office, with moderate noise levels
Ability to sit for hours at a time, viewing computer monitor and using telephone on a constant basis; some walking and standing relative to interaction with other personnel
Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing 10 – 15 pounds
Occasional exposure to work near moving mechanical parts and areas where equipment/product reaches high temperatures is possible.
Occasional exposure to dusty and fragrant conditions, varying temperature levels, and high noise environments is possible.

Travel will be up to 10%

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).

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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! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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.