Americas MRO Category Lead | Strategic Sourcing & Growth

Wabtec Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking an experienced MRO Commodity Manager to lead the MRO category and work regionally to align global strategies with regional implementations.

You will manage supplier relationships, develop sourcing strategies, and drive continuous cost improvements in a hybrid work environment. This position requires strong analytical skills and proven leadership across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, labor studies or labor and industrial relations, business, science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategic plans which deliver 3-5% annual improvement on assigned spend categories.
• Lead MRO category initiatives and regional implementations in alignment with global strategies.
• Run data analysis and recommend changes to the supplier panel to improve cost and service levels.
• Plan and execute quarterly business reviews with preferred suppliers.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

KPI and performance management

Lead supplier evaluation, selection, &

Analytical skills

Cost and service analysis

Lead complex global or regional teams

Project or program management

Strategy development and execution

Supplier development

Multi-cultural collaboration

Strong communication skills

Consensus through collaboration

ERP systems and eSourcing tools

Financial reporting / lean tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, labor studies or labor and industrial relations, business, science, or related field

Tools

Oracle

M3

Microsoft BI

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking an experienced MRO Commodity Manager to lead the MRO category and work regionally to align global strategies with regional implementations.

You will manage supplier relationships, develop sourcing strategies, and drive continuous cost improvements in a hybrid work environment. This position requires strong analytical skills and proven leadership across global teams.