Strategic Sourcing Lead – Cost Savings

Wabtec Corporation; Arteaga; Presencial; MXN 1.267.000 - 1.990.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wabtec invites you to join our dynamic Sourcing team, where you will lead strategic procurement efforts, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost optimization across Mexico and globally.

You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier onboarding, and ensure procurement compliance while collaborating with Operations, Finance, Engineering, EHS, HR and plant leadership to support timely procurement and uninterrupted operations.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience 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 (e.g., 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.
• Strong understanding of procurement compliance, commercial terms, risk management, and corporate sourcing policies.

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

Supplier negotiations

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

English fluency

Cost optimization

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Herramientas

Coupa

Oracle

SAP

Ariba

Descripción del empleo

Wabtec invites you to join our dynamic Sourcing team, where you will lead strategic procurement efforts, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost optimization across Mexico and globally.

You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier onboarding, and ensure procurement compliance while collaborating with Operations, Finance, Engineering, EHS, HR and plant leadership to support timely procurement and uninterrupted operations.