Global MRO Category Manager – Strategic Sourcing Lead

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec seeks a seasoned MRO Commodity Manager to lead indirect sourcing across global and regional teams. You will drive strategic plans, optimize supplier matrices, and deliver measurable savings while aligning with corporate policies and ethics.

You will manage supplier evaluation, negotiation, and implementation, using ERP/eSourcing tools and analytics to report progress and guide decisions. Some travel and a hybrid work model are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years in sourcing or procurement.
• Experience in supplier relationship management, KPI and performance management.
• Ability to lead supplier evaluation, selection, negotiation, contracting and implementation.
• Strong analytical skills across financials, spend and market data.
• Experience guiding cross-functional/global/regional teams.
• Proficient with ERP systems and eSourcing tools (Oracle, M3, Microsoft BI).

Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategic plans delivering 3-5% annual improvement on spend.
• Lead regional/global sourcing projects and supplier rationalization.
• Plan quarterly business reviews with suppliers and monitor action plans.
• Generate timely reports and progress toward objectives.
• Follow corporate policy and ethical standards.
• Travel up to 25% and work in a hybrid environment.

Skills

5+ years in sourcing

Supplier relationship management

KPI and performance management

Lead supplier evaluation/negotiation

ERP & eSourcing tools

Financial reporting & lean tools

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Oracle

M3

Microsoft BI

Job description

Wabtec seeks a seasoned MRO Commodity Manager to lead indirect sourcing across global and regional teams. You will drive strategic plans, optimize supplier matrices, and deliver measurable savings while aligning with corporate policies and ethics.

You will manage supplier evaluation, negotiation, and implementation, using ERP/eSourcing tools and analytics to report progress and guide decisions. Some travel and a hybrid work model are expected.