Job Description
BID SOURCING
•Define Bid-BOM: Be involved upstream, launch studies and price estimation during tender phase
•Prepare back-to-back clauses
IMPROVE THE PROJECT CONTRACT MARGIN:
•Challenge the Bill Of Material in order to propose price and cost reductions. Use standard R&D products
•Integrate (in contract and development phase) Services needs: no private label, performance and price for Spares parts
•Aligned with Global / Regional Commodity strategies:
–Launch RFQ on selected supplier panel, manage negotiations (inform Commodity managers and receive their support when required)
–Evaluate offers and select the supplier with approval of SQ, Project Manager, Commodity manager and inform Engineering, Supply Chain and Services sourcing
–Guarantee Project contract signature, according to DoA
–Enter sourcing rules in ERP (at project start, then maintain by site sourcing specialist in serial life)
–Manage the project suppliers and the project purchasing QCD improvement action plan (Backward planning management, BOM follow-up, risks and opportunities, set up material delivery plan with supply chain)
•Enable sourcing in Low-Cost Countries and liaise with appropriate commodity teams (through regional commodity focal point). Improve TCO.
•Manage changes (e.g. ECR) with the suppliers, after final offer
•Manage purchase contracts and charge back in project phase
DEPLOY APQP:
•Deploy Group Standard APQP with the help of SQE
•In the scope of his or her projects, organize and manage technical reviews with technology partners: Supplier Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain in order to formalize the Team Feasibility Commitment at supplier selection and guaranty the achievement of the Technical Specification
•Manage the transition from project to production phase with Industrialization audit, PPAP and EI acceptance, handover to Commodity team and site sourcing specialist
•Participate proactively in improving the Group purchasing performance
Deploy the Group project purchasing reporting
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.
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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.
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