Purchasing Manager

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Ownership and key responsibilities- Manage sourcing team located on site (project buyers, site sourcing specialist)- Guarantee sourcing performance on projects executed on his / her site- Coordinate sourcing activities with the site: from tender to serial life, be the sourcing focal point for site team

MAIN MISSIONS

Management Of Sourcing Team Located On Site- Ensure deployment of standard tools, methodology and sourcing governance: Sourcing committee, supplier selection sheet, e-RFQ, standard BOM follow up- Define and allocated the required sourcing resources to projects- Guarantee split of activities, roles and responsibilities according to Transit Sourcing guidelines- Lead annual performance review of project buyers and site sourcing specialist, hire and train team according to Transit guidelines

Project Sourcing- Guarantee supplier QCD performance in projects executed in his / her site- Arbitrate on tenders, supporting PL Sourcing Leader: price to quotes vs. standard costs- Validate supplier selections done by project buyers- Arbitrate sourcing decisions on contract margin improvement: R&O follow-up, resourcing in projects- Participate in critical project reviews for the site

Coordination with Site activities- Guarantee supplier QCD performance for the site- Coordinate sourcing activities with the site - member of Site Director Steering Committee- Represent Sourcing in site governance and processes: QRQC, SnOP, inventory- Manage Resourcing hot issues, quality issues - urging regional commodity team and / or regional SQ- lead Site Supplier cross functional review- Provide site inputs for commodity strategy and action plan- Monitor Direct Material variances to inform finance and bid teams- Participate in site audits (ISO Audits, Certifications)- Contribute to site budget, KPI follow-up and monthly reporting- Process price change request forms for Datamart modifications

Key Kpi(s)- Site supplier QCD performance (incl. NCR and OTD)- Project contract margin improvement for projects executed on his / her site- Panel Compliance rate- % RFQ spend in LCC and should cost pipeline- Execution cycle time (from Sourcing Committee to FAI approval)

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

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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.
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