Strategic Sourcing Lead – Global Procurement

Wabtec; Arteaga; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 850.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wabtec, a global rail technology leader, seeks a Senior Sourcing professional to drive strategic procurement across Mexico. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and lead cost-reduction initiatives to support manufacturing and operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, EHS, and plant leadership to ensure timely procurement and compliant processes. Fluent English and strong data analysis skills are essential.

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

• This role supports manufacturing operations, functional departments, and business stakeholders across Mexico by providing sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and cost optimization support.
• The position is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, maintaining supplier relationships, supporting procurement compliance processes, leading supplier onboarding activities, and driving continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• The role works closely with Operations, Finance, Engineering, EHS, HR, and plant leadership teams to ensure timely procurement support and uninterrupted business operations.
• This position reports to the Lead Sourcing Manager and provides regular updates on sourcing projects, savings performance, supplier performance, procurement compliance, and key business initiatives through periodic reviews, presentations, and management reports.

Conocimientos

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Herramientas

Coupa

Oracle

SAP

Ariba

Descripción del empleo

Wabtec, a global rail technology leader, seeks a Senior Sourcing professional to drive strategic procurement across Mexico. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and lead cost-reduction initiatives to support manufacturing and operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, EHS, and plant leadership to ensure timely procurement and compliant processes. Fluent English and strong data analysis skills are essential.