Global Machined Parts Sourcing Lead

Wabtec Corporation; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, welfare & retirement benefits

Potential annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a seasoned Global Sourcing professional to lead strategy for machined parts within the Castings and Machined Parts team. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance to shape supplier relationships and drive cost efficiencies across the supply base.

The role emphasizes risk management, dual sourcing, long‑term contracts, and supplier performance reviews. You will monitor market trends, manage RFQs, and negotiate terms to improve working capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (Candidates with 10+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, supply chain, or program management may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, fulfillment, or program management
• Experience with machined parts or heavy industrial commodities is a strong plus
• Proven analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with other data tools is beneficial
• Broad understanding of supply chain functions, including procurement, operations, fulfillment, quality, and engineering processes
• Demonstrated negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Lead cost reduction initiatives through strategic negotiations and optimization of landed costs, including logistics and tariff management
• Improve working capital by negotiating extended supplier payment terms
• Support fulfillment and quality objectives by conducting supplier performance reviews, recovering defect‑related costs, driving root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to eliminate premium freight and ensure timely PO confirmation
• Forecast key financial metrics including deflation, tariffs, expense/investment spend, and cash improvement
• Collaborate across business units to identify and execute synergy savings opportunities
• Develop and execute long‑term global sourcing strategies for assigned sub‑commodities
• Ensure supply continuity and competitiveness by maintaining dual sourcing and negotiating long‑term strategic agreements
• Partner with operations and commercial teams to prioritize cost‑out efforts for key products and programs
• Monitor market indices and trends to inform sourcing decisions and drive proactive action plans
• Manage RFQs, evaluate supplier offers, negotiate terms, and execute contracts
• Lead contract amendments and re‑negotiations as needed
• Escalate and resolve major supplier issues once elevate

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation & supplier management

Excel

PowerPoint

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a seasoned Global Sourcing professional to lead strategy for machined parts within the Castings and Machined Parts team. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance to shape supplier relationships and drive cost efficiencies across the supply base.

The role emphasizes risk management, dual sourcing, long‑term contracts, and supplier performance reviews. You will monitor market trends, manage RFQs, and negotiate terms to improve working capital