Buyer

Wabtec Corporation; City of Plattsburgh (NY); Vor Ort; USD 56.000 - 74.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vapor Stone Rail Systems, part of WABTEC Corp, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to coordinate sourcing of materials and services for our Plattsburgh operations. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, issuing purchase orders, maintaining Oracle records, and expediting orders while ensuring vendor terms are met. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified candidates should have knowledge of purchasing processes.
• Proficient understanding of Oracle system or any other ERP systems.
• Proficient with MS Office products and Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot Table).

Aufgaben

• Coordinate procurement activities for goods and services.
• Work in cross functional team setting with other departments.
• Resolve material shortages to meet production schedules.
• Review requisitions and prepare purchase orders.
• Maintain procurement records in Oracle and related systems.
• Maintain communication with related departmental personnel for timely procurement.
• Expedite delivery of goods to users.
• Ensure vendors are paid within terms of purchase orders.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Kenntnisse

Purchasing processes

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

English proficiency

Ausbildung

College Degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

MS Office

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

Vapor Stone Rail Systems is a part of WABTEC Corp and has been in Plattsburgh NY since 1998. We offer a wide range of products and services for trains including HVAC units, Doors, Door systems along with an array of aftermarket parts and services.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the team at Vapor Stone Rail Systems, you will be responsible for the coordination of activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies.

• Must be able to work in cross functional team setting.
• Resolve material shortages in a timely manner to meet production schedules.
• Reviews requisitions and prepares purchase orders
• Maintains ongoing communication with related departmental personnel to ensure timely and accurate procurement of materials / services
• Maintains computerized procurement records in Oracle, such as items or services purchased, cost, lead time, accounting term, delivery arrangements, comments, etc.
• Follow up with related departments to ensure acceptable material is received and vendors are paid within terms of purchase order,
• Handles invoice referrals.
• Expedites delivery of goods to users.
• Team player and strong professional inter-personnel skills for effective communication with vendors, clients and related departmental personnel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress. Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understanding of supply chain management concepts (identifying and eliminating redundant costs and non-value-added procedures. etc...)
• Must be able to read, write, speech English. Read, write and speech French is a plus.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

What do we want to know about you?

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates should have knowledge of purchasing processes. Proficient understanding of Oracle system or any other ERP systems. Proficient with the MS Office products and Excel (V-Lock Up and Pivot Table) strong computer skills

EDUCATION:

• College Degree or equivalent work experience preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• From 3 to 5 years of relevant experience preferred
• Organizational Skills
• Computer Skills required
• Technical Capacity
• Time Management
• Counting and basic math skills
• Communication Skills

What will your typical day look like?

• Working with team or self in our warehouses which includes 2 onsite as well as one off site location.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Standing, bending, twisting or sitting for 8 hours per day
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Wearing PPE including but not limited to hearing protection, hard hat, bump cap cut resistant gloves at various times based on current project.
• Safety glasses & steel/composite toe shoes are required for entirety of shift.
• Must successfully pass initial and random drug screenings.
• May require step stools or ladders.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is $55,900-74,100 per year. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $55900-74100. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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