Strategic Buyer

GE Transport; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

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?

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Buyer to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) based in Burton on Trent. We support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.

Role: Strategic Buyer

Location: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, (DE13 8EN) – (Onsite)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:00pm and Friday 07:30am to 12:30pm, 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

Leading the purchasing team to optimise procurement processes and achieving cost efficiency. This includes spearheading cost reduction initiatives by identifying and implementing strategies to lower expenses without compromising quality. Effective supplier selection is crucial, requiring thorough evaluation and negotiation to ensure the best possible terms and relationships to align with organisational goals.

What will your typical day look like?

1. Deploy a strategy to aid the delivery of annual deflation aspirations.
2. Support business planning processes in collating the budget material spend ambition.
3. Facilitate regular review of actual and planned deflation and inflation.
4. Create plans and strategies to deliver reductions or negate increases.
5. Undertake contract reviews for key accounts and purchases above £0.5m.
6. Implement SLAs / FWA’s/ Rebate programs with suppliers where necessary.
7. Develop KPIs to measure performance vs budget.
8. Work closely with the purchasing manager to deliver a procurement strategy on dual-sourcing existing products of high importance.

What do we want to know about you?

1. CIPS qualified or equivalent Business Degree
2. A background in purchasing, procurement, or supplier management.
3. A proven track record of successfully partnering with various suppliers.
4. Can you demonstrate the ability to utilise creative and effective procurement strategies to acquire services while maintaining supplier relationships?
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

Apply today!

Legal authorization to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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.

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.

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.