Procurement Lead: Strategic Sourcing & Execution

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Wabtec, a leading global provider of equipment, systems and services, seeks a Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing for designated goods and act as the liaison between vendors and internal teams. You’ll oversee PO placement, track deliveries, expedite promises, and drive cost reduction while mentoring the team.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Sourcing and Quality to resolve material issues, balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives, and monitor KPIs to report

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Influence

Project coordination

Problem solving

Analytical ability

Lean manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years purchasing/materials experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Wabtec, a leading global provider of equipment, systems and services, seeks a Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing for designated goods and act as the liaison between vendors and internal teams. You’ll oversee PO placement, track deliveries, expedite promises, and drive cost reduction while mentoring the team.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Sourcing and Quality to resolve material issues, balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives, and monitor KPIs to report