Strategic Indirect Sourcing Lead

Wabtec Corporation; México; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wabtec Corporation in Mexico is seeking an experienced sourcing professional to lead strategic procurement across manufacturing. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reduction while ensuring compliance with company policies.

You will partner with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and plant leadership to deliver annual savings, negotiate terms, and optimize spend using ERP platforms such as Coupa, Oracle, SAP, and Ariba.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• 5+ years in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Commodity Management.
• Proven experience leading supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience managing indirect and/or direct spend categories in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier onboarding, RFQs/RFPs, contract administration, and supplier performance management.
• Experience working with ERP and procurement systems (Coupa, Oracle, SAP, Ariba, or similar platforms).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate pricing, market trends, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); bilingual English/Spanish preferred for operations supporting Mexico and the United States.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver annual cost savings of 5% year-over-year against the assigned spend portfolio.
• Drive timely resolution of invoice issues and maintain zero invoices outstanding beyond 30 days.
• Support compliance with the company's Payment Accuracy Policy and related procurement processes.
• Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, and service agreements to maximize value while minimizing risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, cost optimization, and supplier performance initiatives.

Conocimientos

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement

Supply Chain

Contract Negotiation

Cost Reduction

ERP Systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder Management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Herramientas

Coupa

Oracle

SAP

Ariba

Descripción del empleo

Wabtec Corporation in Mexico is seeking an experienced sourcing professional to lead strategic procurement across manufacturing. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reduction while ensuring compliance with company policies.

You will partner with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and plant leadership to deliver annual savings, negotiate terms, and optimize spend using ERP platforms such as Coupa, Oracle, SAP, and Ariba.