Strategic Sourcing Lead: Cost Savings & Supplier Growth

Wabtec Corporation; México; Presencial; MXN 700.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wabtec Corporation in Mexico is seeking a Senior Sourcing professional to lead strategic procurement initiatives across manufacturing operations. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost reductions while strengthening supplier partnerships.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing, proficiency with ERP/Procurement systems, and strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate with Finance, Engineering, and plant leadership.

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

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

English fluency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Herramientas

Coupa

Oracle

SAP

Ariba

Descripción del empleo

Wabtec Corporation in Mexico is seeking a Senior Sourcing professional to lead strategic procurement initiatives across manufacturing operations. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost reductions while strengthening supplier partnerships.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing, proficiency with ERP/Procurement systems, and strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate with Finance, Engineering, and plant leadership.