Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to manage the procurement of goods and services in line with company requirements. The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of quality materials at competitive prices.
Key Responsibilities
- Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers.
- Raise and manage purchase orders in accordance with company policies.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
- Resolve issues related to delivery delays, quality discrepancies, or pricing conflicts.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory.
- Collaborate with internal departments to forecast demand and ensure supply continuity.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
About You:
- Proven experience as a Purchaser, Buyer, or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in procurement software (Ideally Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
- Knowledge of supply chain and inventory management principles.
- Willing to travel around India
- Knowledge of supplier base and costings for sheet metal and structural steel fabricated parts and powder coating and painting
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.
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