Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist

Wabtec; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual bonus

Retirement plan

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist to manage the purchasing process for assigned goods. You will liaise with vendors and shop floor to minimize production impacts.

The role requires a solid foundation in purchasing concepts and leadership to train the team as needed. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or at least 3 years in purchasing, with proven international buying experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing or materials
• Experience in international/global buying
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Lean manufacturing knowledge

Responsibilities

• Place and follow up on Purchase Orders
• Communicate deliveries to internal customers
• Analyze vendor promises and expedite when needed
• Manage schedule changes and execute PO changes
• Own and resolve day-to-day vendor issues (AP issues, NCMR, delivery)
• Maintain daily standard work and weekly fulfillment metrics
• Collaborate across Engineering, Sourcing and Quality to resolve material issues
• Balance tactical execution with cost-reduction initiatives
• Participate in supplier performance reviews
• Present at Critical Part Review meetings when needed
• Suggest improvements to standard work and daily activities

Skills

Purchasing

Global buying

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

Influence

Problem solving

Analytical ability

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.

How will you make a difference?

As a Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist you will manage the buying process for a given set of goods. You will also be the point of contact between the vendors and shop ensuring there are no material impacts to the production lines. This position will require a strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts. This position will also support and train the team if needed.

What do we want to know about you?

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing or materials

Proven experience in international/global buying

Desired Characteristics:

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence, motive, coach, and drive accountability

Ability to influence others

Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

Effective problem identification and solution skills

Proven analytical and organizational ability

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite

What will your typical day look like?

Place and follow-up on Purchase Orders

Communicate Deliveries to Internal Customers

Analyze Vendor Promises and proactively communicate and expedite when promises don’t meet business needs

Manage through Schedule Changes and Execute Purchase Order changes.

Own and Resolve day to day issues with vendor – AP Issues, NCMR Resolution, Delivery Issues, Lead Times Accuracy, Escalations

Maintain daily standard work and achieve weekly Fulfillment metrics

Work cross functionally with Engineering, Sourcing and Quality Teams to resolve material issues when required

Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects

Actively participate in supplier performance reviews

Responsible for specific KPIs (follow up with all the buyers and presenting those to the upper management)

Responsible to present on Critical Part Review meeting when needed

Generate ideas to standardize and improve standard work and daily activities for the team.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $68900-98200 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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