Buyer IV

Wabtec; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a seasoned professional to join their Bus Solutions division, where you'll play a pivotal role in revolutionizing public transit systems. Your expertise in supply chain and commodity management will be crucial in developing procurement strategies for cutting-edge components. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with engineering and operations teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products while navigating a dynamic manufacturing environment. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating lasting impact and embracing diversity, where your contributions will help shape the future of transportation.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Annual Bonus

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in supply chain and commodity management.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and sourcing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies for engineered and metal components.
• Collaborate with operations to resolve production issues.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure supplier compliance.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Commodity Management

Supplier Management

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

CNC Sourcing

Metal Fabrication

MRP Systems Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Specialty

Tools

Oracle MRP

Job description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

You'll be joining our innovative Wabtec Bus Solutions division, a team dedicated to developing leading systems for the Transit Bus & Rail industries including eBus charging systems, innovative passenger door systems, access ramps, and wheelchair lifts. Our group combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of product requirements to deliver industry-leading solutions, lasting value to our customers, and cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of public transit.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Wabtec Bus Solutions Group, you will be a

What do we want to know about you?

• Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and at least 8+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• 5+ years working in supply chain & commodity management, and supplier management in a high mix, global sourcing and operations manufacturing environment.
• Ability to review, read and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience with sourcing CNC, Metal fabrication, stampings, extrusions, and castings.
• Knowledge of MRP systems (Oracle preferred).

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for a variety of diversified engineered and metal components.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to solve for current production issues and new product introductions.
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Ensure suppliers are meeting promise dates and help them solve delivery issues where applicable.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop potential suppliers to meet Wabtec's quality and performance standards.

What about the physical demands of the job?

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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

Salary Range: The salary range for this role is between $77,400.00-$110,300.00. 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 an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.