Job Description
Who will you be working with?
The NPI Buyer will manage the procurement process for all NPI parts of assigned commodities, own the day-to-day management of a group of suppliers, and be the point of contact between supplier and Wabtec. The position requires an understanding of the concepts, methods and procedures necessary to enable sourcing execution, while adhering to standard work.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the NPI Fulfillment group, you will primarily be responsible for the qualification of new products and management of purchase orders. You will interface with suppliers and internal Wabtec customers daily. The position provides opportunities to work closely with sourcing, quality, engineering, and manufacturing operations. This position is an integral part of how we deliver finished products to our global customers.
What will your typical day look like?
- Direct RFQ activities to ensure timely supplier quotations
- Analyze purchasing requisitions and take actions as necessary
- Issue purchase orders and complete all PO maintenance activities
- Monitor supplier development schedules; work proactively to highlight risks and identify potential impact to delivery schedules
- PPAP execution; monitor and expedite supplier qualification process steps with appropriate functions as necessary.
- Premium transportation – Execute premium transportation process as required for assigned parts
- Tracking of material to ensure delivery on a timely manner
- Work with vendors to avoid risk and future impact to production
- NCMR (Non-Conformance Materials Report) standard work – Review weekly report of non-conforming material from suppliers and begin return work authorization with suppliers.
- Review No Promise trends; work proactively to make sure suppliers continue to ship on time for future orders
- Logistics tracking – Track load information for international suppliers to keep regular flow of production material; serve as early warning system for key shipments falling behind.
- Part handoffs – complete standard work weekly to hand off parts that meet requirements to the production fulfillment ream
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or 2 years of experience in manufacturing, materials, and/or Sourcing
Desired Characteristics
- 2 – 4 years of Procurement experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong organization, prioritization, and execution skills
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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