Lead Commodity Manager - Castings

Wabtec•Erie, TX

10d•$79,100 - $112,800

About The Position

The Lead Commodity Manager - Castings partners with global sourcing, engineering, operations, quality, and project teams to develop and execute commodity strategies that support business objectives. The role is the primary point of contact for regional castings suppliers and drives supplier performance, risk management, cost competitiveness, and sourcing excellence across the castings commodity. The position develops and executes the strategic sourcing roadmap, manages commercial agreements and commodity budgets and forecasts, and ensures a reliable, competitive, and resilient supply base. Responsibilities span commodity and supplier strategy, supplier relationship management, budgeting and forecasting, RFQs and contracts, project sourcing support, and operational sourcing. The position requires travel of up to 25% and is not eligible for relocation assistance. The current salary range is $79,100–$112,800. Actual pay may depend on factors including training, skills, experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. Benefits include health, welfare, and retirement offerings; an annual bonus may also be available if eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Sourcing, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and executing commodity strategies within a manufacturing environment.
Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation experience.
Knowledge of castings manufacturing processes and supplier markets.
Experience with supplier risk assessment and mitigation planning.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute regional and global strategies for the castings commodity.
Build technical and regional supplier market intelligence to support sourcing decisions.
Develop, qualify, manage, and rationalize the supplier base.
Define and maintain supplier risk assessments, including sole-source, single-source, and dual-source strategies.
Lead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and execute raw material sourcing strategies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for regional castings suppliers and maintain supplier relationships.
Lead and monitor supplier selection and onboarding activities.
Develop and manage the commodity budget and forecast.
Monitor Producer Price Index impacts and savings initiatives; drive corrective actions and cost improvement plans as needed.
Lead RFQ processes, including offer evaluation, supplier negotiations, and contract awards.
Establish and manage frame agreements, off-cycle sourcing activities, and serial-life contracts.
Optimize purchase order payment terms and drive supplier payment process automation.
Manage contract amendments and commercial renegotiations.
Provide approved supplier lists to project sourcing teams and support qualification and contracting of new suppliers.
Participate in supplier selection decisions and sourcing committee reviews.
Contribute to commercial negotiations by leveraging enterprise-wide spend and supplier relationships.
Drive sourcing competitiveness for existing and standard products and lead re-sourcing activities during product serial life.
Support resolution of escalated supplier performance and delivery issues.
Ensure continuity of supply while achieving cost, quality, and delivery objectives.