Job Description
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. The Diversified Products team works with different production sites among the US, here you will have the opportunity to work with: Grove City, Texas Mining and our UX shops such as Kansas, Vegas, Emporium and Cleveland.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Diversified Products group/division, you will be responsible for Manage, Lead, Coach, Develop and Recruit Fulfillment Team for material procurement around designated Sites. On this Role you will drive strategies and initiatives to achieve, maintain and improve all KPI’s accordingly Company goals and objectives. Special attention on Purchase Order Management performance to avoid: Past due PO’s, Rejected PO’s, missing E-Promise PO’s, Requisition no PO’s, Incomplete PO’s, pending POD’s and Trouble Ticket resolution among other KPI’s. Oversees Fulfillment personnel performance and deploy required training. Prepare and present Reports and Metrics as required.
What will your typical day look like?
- Lead and coordinate purchasing execution, sourcing rules, beside PO Management (Past due PO’s, Rejected PO’s, missing E-Promise PO’s, Requisition no PO’s, Incomplete PO’s, pending POD’s and Trouble Ticket) to prevent gaps and shortages.
- Analyze and ensure system demand procurement thru supplier’s PO’s, priorities, expedites and Site’s draw backs.
- Negotiate with supplier’s (shipments, expedites, delays, bill back, etc).
- Evaluate, escalate critical shortages and potential risk impact analysis.
- Maintenance clean up and work flows (Oracle, SEP, PIR, NMR & PPAP’s among others).
- Accomplish, communicate and deploy golden rules, best practices, processes and Tool’s optimization (SCC ASN’s/LT improvement, Oracle Auto PO set up among others).
- Achieve, maintain and exceed KPI’s goals and indicators definitions.
- Support different Business locations (Sites) designated across US.
- Generate deck’s and pitch CPR’s meeting for parts assignation (commodity).
- Direct, formulate strategies and action plans for no performing supplier's improvement beside Corrective Actions/Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Develop and maintain strong suppliers and internal customer’s relationships.
- Troubleshoot Material Availability problems and take corrective action to increase performance on this metric.
- Inventory levels Control (ASCP Cancelation/EOO performance), cycle time, machine loads, and other aspects as required to meet schedule.
- Interface between Supplier and shops for prioritization of shop load to meet customer demands (OTD-OTP).
- Effectively communicate to external sources status of materials and forecast any possible impact or risk to production.
- Manage personnel performance (standard work), hiring, expenses approvals (WorkDay), beside PTO’s (OOO), permissions and back-up plans.
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! 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.
Qualifications
What do we want to know about you?
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university
- Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in Supply chain (Purchasing, Sourcing)
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in personnel’s management
Desired Characteristics
- Oracle, AP systems experience
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Advanced excel skills
- Leadership and Communication (oral and written) skills
- Strong Negotiation skills
- Outstanding problem solving (root/cause analysis) and proactivity skills.
- Result and Metric’s oriented
- Six Sigma training or equivalent Quality Certification desired
- English proficiency over 90%
Additional Information
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.
Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.
