Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist

Wabtec; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 68,900 - 98,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual bonus (eligible)

Job summary

Wabtec in Erie, PA is seeking a Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist to manage the purchasing process for a defined goods set. You will be the vendor contact, ensuring uninterrupted production and timely PO execution.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or 3+ years in purchasing/materials) and strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Expect involvement with Engineering, Sourcing, and Quality teams, plus cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum 3 years of purchasing/materials experience.

Responsibilities

• Place and follow-up on Purchase Orders.
• Communicate Deliveries to Internal Customers.
• Analyze Vendor Promises and expedite when needed.
• Manage PO changes and schedule impacts.
• Resolve day-to-day vendor issues (AP, NCMR, Delivery).
• Maintain standard work and weekly fulfillment metrics.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sourcing and Quality teams.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Influence

Coordination

Analytics

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree

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

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, 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

The salary range for this role is between $68,900 and $98,200.

Benefits include health, welfare, and retirement. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus if eligible.

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.