Senior General Manager Sourcing Execution

Wabtec; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec in India is seeking an accomplished sourcing execution manager to lead long-term sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidation, and localization programs to optimize the supply chain. This role focuses on reducing complexity and aligning sourcing with long-term business objectives through strong supplier development and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate will have deep commodity sourcing experience across Machining/Fabrication/Casting/Engineering Systems & Forging, plus proven ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 15–22 years of experience in sourcing and end-to-end supply chain management.
• Proven track record in localization and supplier development programs.
• Expertise in supplier negotiation, capacity planning, inventory optimization, VMI, and risk management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and strong data analytics skills.
• Experience working in a matrix organization with US or European companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier consolidation.
• Reduce supplier lead time (LT) and MOQs and implement VMI to optimize stock and service levels.
• Develop regional supplier base to improve localization and logistics responsiveness.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and sign long-term frame agreements.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and drive continuous improvement.
• Track KPIs such as cost deflation, development timelines, supplier capacity utilization, and performance.

Skills

Sourcing leadership

Localization

Supplier development

Risk mitigation

VMI

Lead time reduction

MOQ reduction

Capacity planning

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

MBA

Tools

ERP SAP

ERP Oracle

Job description

Role Summary:

We are seeking an accomplished sourcing execution manager to lead long-term sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidation, and localization programs to optimize supply chain. This role is pivotal in driving deflation/PPV, operational efficiency, reducing complexity, and ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate must have a strong background in commodity sourcing (Machining/Fabrication/Casting/Engineering Systems & Forging), supplier capability development & risk mitigation, with a proven track record of driving supplier development, simplification of supply chain, total cost of value chain and supply base rationalization and localization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Long-Term Strategic Initiatives:

• Drive supplier consolidation to streamline operations and reduce supply chain complexity.
• Lead initiatives to reduce Supplier Lead Time (LT) and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs), improving agility and inventory management.
• Implement Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs to optimize stock levels and enhance service levels.
• Responsible and accountable for supplier capacity assessments to ensure capability alignment with long-term volume requirements.

2. Strategic Sourcing

• Build and manage a regional supplier base to enhance localization, reduce lead times, and improve logistics responsiveness. Key topics will include rubber localisation, existing C class purchase from global inter-company entities.
• Lead supplier capability assessments including capacity, quality systems, and risk profiles.
• Responsible and accountable for signing long term frame agreement with supplier
• Responsible and accountable for simplifying supplier landscape through supplier reduction, consolidation, signing long term frame agreement with supplier
• Responsible for supplier QBR ( quarterly business review) calendar and action closures
• Lead transformation of supplier capabilities reduce subcontracting activites
• Responsible for make-buy decision

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Serve as the primary interface with Central Purchasing and Supplier Quality teams to align on OTD, quality, and performance improvement plans.
• Support internal stakeholders across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance through transparent communication and results-driven execution.

4. Commodity (Casting, Machining, Fabrication, Engineering Systems & Forging) management

• Executing sourcing strategies for Casting, Machining, Fabrication, Engineering Systems, and Forging components.
• Achieve annual cost deflation targets through negotiations, value engineering, and alternate sourcing.
• Collaborate with engineering and suppliers for timely development of new parts.
• Ensure localization initiatives to reduce dependency on imports and optimize lead times.
• Assess and improve supplier capacity to meet current and future demand.
• Implement capacity-building programs and monitor progress against agreed timelines.
• Conduct regular supplier audits covering quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the supply chain.
• Ensure risk mitigation by developing alternate sources for critical components.
• Track and report KPIs such as cost deflation, part development timelines, supplier capacity utilization, and supplier performance metrics.
• Use data-driven insights to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with Central Sourcing team to escalation & resolve the issues related to preferred suppliers.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 15–22 years of experience in sourcing and end-to-end supply chain management.
• Proven track record in sourcing, localization, and supplier development programs.
• Expertise in supplier negotiation, capacity planning, inventory optimization, VMI, and risk management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and strong data analytics skills.
• Experience working in a matrix organization with US or European companies