Strategic Indirect Sourcing Specialist (Hybrid)

Wabtec Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking an Indirect Sourcing Specialist to partner with Category Managers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to drive indirect sourcing strategies. The role focuses on supporting category strategies, managing tactical sourcing, and improving cost, quality, and delivery through data analysis and supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years in sourcing or supply chain roles, with strong communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (list of majors provided).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, fulfillment, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Support daily sourcing and fulfillment activities to achieve Indirect Sourcing objectives.
• Execute tactical sourcing activities and supplier engagements aligned with category strategies.
• Participate in projects to improve cash flow and optimize supplier performance.
• Facilitate RFPs and RFQs for internal stakeholders.
• Assist Category Managers with process simplification, supplier selection, development, and contract lifecycle management.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities across indirect spend categories and build strong stakeholder partnerships.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Operations Management, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a related field

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking an Indirect Sourcing Specialist to partner with Category Managers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to drive indirect sourcing strategies. The role focuses on supporting category strategies, managing tactical sourcing, and improving cost, quality, and delivery through data analysis and supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years in sourcing or supply chain roles, with strong communication,