Analyst – Indirect Sourcing (Buy Desk Operations)

Wabtec; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec in Bengaluru, India is seeking an Analyst – Indirect Sourcing (Buy Desk Operations) to convert requisitions into POs, ensure policy compliance, and support supplier onboarding and data accuracy.

The role focuses on driving process consistency, automation, and timely service aligned with SLAs and KPIs in a global indirect procurement function. You will work across regions and ERP platforms in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in procurement or shared services.
• 3–5 years in procurement or sourcing operations.
• ERP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders and ensure accuracy.
• Perform compliance checks and support supplier onboarding.
• Execute PO approvals within thresholds and monitor SLA targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

SLA management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Coupa

HICX

SAP

Job description

Analyst – Indirect Sourcing (Buy Desk Operations)Location

Bangalore, India

Company Overview

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. At Wabtec, we are revolutionizing the way the world moves by delivering innovative transportation solutions across freight rail, transit, mining, industrial, and marine markets. We are committed to safety, sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Who Will You Be Working With?

In this role, you will work within the Sourcing Center of Excellence (CoE) supporting global indirect procurement operations. You will collaborate closely with regional sourcing leaders, business units, finance, and suppliers to ensure efficient execution of purchasing transactions and vendor management activities. You will also interact with cross-functional teams across global regions (Americas, Europe, APAC) using multiple procurement systems and ERPs.

How Will You Make a Difference?

As a Buy Desk Analyst, you will play a critical role in enabling efficient and compliant indirect procurement operations by ensuring timely and accurate conversion of purchase requisitions into purchase orders, supporting supplier onboarding and data accuracy, driving process consistency and automation, and delivering high-quality service aligned with SLAs and KPIs.

What Will Your Typical Day Look Like?

Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders, perform compliance checks, support supplier onboarding, execute PO approvals, monitor SLA targets, coordinate with stakeholders, and contribute to process improvements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Convert purchase requisitions into POs
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies
• Execute PO approvals within thresholds
• Support vendor onboarding and data management
• Maintain vendor data accuracy
• Ensure SLA achievement
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 3–5 years in procurement or shared services; ERP experience; strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Coupa, HICX, SAP; global procurement exposure; multilingual capability

Key Skills & Competencies

Attention to detail, SLA execution, communication skills, problem-solving, ability to manage multiple systems

Working Conditions

Support US time zone – 5:30PM IST – 2:30AM IST

Global coordination, standard business hours, high-volume transactional environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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