Sourcing Execution-Leader

Wabtec; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking an accomplished sourcing execution leader to drive long-term sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidation, and localization programs to optimize the supply chain. You will lead cost deflation, supplier development, and lead-time reduction across casting, machining, fabrication, and forging components.

The role demands deep expertise in commodity sourcing, supplier audits, KPI tracking, and collaboration with central sourcing to resolve issues and regionalize supplier bases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 1522 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

Responsibilities

• Commodity Management Strategic Sourcing Execution: 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 accelerate resolve the issues related to preferred suppliers.
• 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 activities
• Responsible for make-buy decision

Skills

Strategic thinking

Influencing negotiation

Change leadership

Collaboration

Decision making

Data analytics

ERP systems knowledge

Education

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

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an accomplished sourcing execution leader 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

• Commodity Management Strategic Sourcing Execution: (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 accelerate resolve the issues related to preferred suppliers.
• Build and manage aregional 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.
• Leadsupplier 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 activities
• Responsible for make-buy decision

Long-Term Strategic Initiatives

• Drivesupplier consolidation to streamline operations and reduce supply chain complexity.
• Lead initiatives to reduceSupplier Lead Time (LT) andMinimum Order Quantities (MOQs), improving agility and inventory management.
• ImplementVendor 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 1522 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

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align sourcing strategies with long-term business objectives.
• Influencing Negotiation: Strong capability to manage supplier relationships and drive favorable outcomes.
• Change Leadership: Lead transformation initiatives and manage resistance effectively.
• Collaboration: Foster cross-functional teamwork and global alignment.
• Decision Making: Make data-driven decisions under uncertainty and pressure.