Director, Indirect Sourcing – Americas

Wabtec; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 121,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec seeks a Director, Global and Americas Indirect Sourcing to develop and lead indirect sourcing strategy across the Americas, focusing on site and corporate spend (MRO, Facilities, Utilities, and Temporary Labor as well as HR, IT, Finance). You will collaborate with Global Operations, P&Ls, regions and stakeholders to drive the strategy and deliver cost-out commitments.

The role requires 8+ years in Sourcing (Indirect preferred), 5+ years leading teams, and up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college OR 10+ years of experience in Sourcing/Procurement, Program Management, or Supply Chain.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Sourcing with a preference in Indirect Sourcing.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading teams.
• Experience in large scale manufacturing preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead a focused team of indirect sourcing professionals accountable for approximately $500 Million USD in regional and corporate spend.
• Develop, deploy & continuously improve commodity strategies for all site focused spend categories aligned with corporate goals.
• Negotiate global and regional contracts to secure best-in-market pricing and service.
• Drive cost savings and value creation across all indirect spend categories.
• Deliver results and lead strategic sourcing initiatives including spend analysis, supplier analysis and negotiations.
• Locate, analyze and develop a consolidated strategic supplier base to support current and future business needs.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with suppliers and internal customers – position Wabtec’s Global Indirect team as a value-add partner for all internal stakeholders.
• Promote a collaborative, team-oriented approach to continuously improve quality, increase delivery reliability and reduce risk.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Program Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Wabtec seeks a Director, Global and Americas Indirect Sourcing to develop and lead indirect sourcing strategy across the Americas, focusing on site and corporate spend (MRO, Facilities, Utilities, and Temporary Labor as well as HR, IT, Finance). You will collaborate with Global Operations, P&Ls, regions and stakeholders to drive the strategy and deliver cost-out commitments.

The role requires 8+ years in Sourcing (Indirect preferred), 5+ years leading teams, and up to 25% travel.