Lead Engineered Systems Commodity Manager (Remote)

Wabtec Corp.; Texas; Remote; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Lead Engineered Systems Commodity Manager to own the commodity strategy and supplier relationships. You will drive cost optimization, manage risks, and partner with global teams to support both production and project-based work.

The role requires strong sourcing expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to travel up to 25%. You will lead negotiations, RFQs, and contract management to ensure competitive supplier performance across the Engineered

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 8+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, program management, or supply chain.
• Minimum of five (5) years of strategic sourcing experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute commodity strategies for Engineered Systems to drive supplier performance and cost optimization.
• Lead supplier risk management, including sole-, single-, and dual-source plans.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct performance reviews with regional and global teams.
• Lead RFQs, negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Develop annual budgets and forecasts for the Engineered Systems commodity.
• Support project sourcing and ensure alignment with production and project needs.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in sourcing and supply chain processes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relations

Cost optimization

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Sourcing systems

Contract management tools

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Lead Engineered Systems Commodity Manager to own the commodity strategy and supplier relationships. You will drive cost optimization, manage risks, and partner with global teams to support both production and project-based work.

The role requires strong sourcing expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to travel up to 25%. You will lead negotiations, RFQs, and contract management to ensure competitive supplier performance across the Engineered