Lead Machined Parts Commodity Manager

Wabtec • Erie, PA

5h • $79,100 - $112,800

About The Position

As a key member of the Castings and Machined Parts team within Wabtec’s Global Sourcing Organization, the Lead Machined Parts Commodity Manager leads the development and execution of sourcing strategies for the machined parts commodity. The role works with internal stakeholders across engineering, operations, and finance, as well as external suppliers, to build supplier relationships, proactively manage risk, and drive cost efficiencies. It evaluates supplier capabilities, reliability, and quality to align sourcing with Wabtec’s operational and performance goals.

The position leads cost reduction and working-capital improvement initiatives, supports fulfillment and quality objectives, forecasts financial metrics, develops global sourcing strategies, and manages supplier agreements, RFQs, negotiations, and contracts. It collaborates across business units and with operations and commercial teams to deliver savings, ensure supply continuity, and resolve major supplier issues. Travel may be required up to 25%. The stated salary range is $79,100–$112,800; the actual offer may depend on factors including experience, education, skills, business needs, market demands, and work location. Benefits information is available through Wabtec’s benefits website; offerings may include an annual bonus if eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, or 10+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, supply chain, or program management may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, fulfillment, or program management.
• Proven analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Broad understanding of supply chain functions, including procurement, operations, fulfillment, quality, and engineering processes.
• Demonstrated negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with machined parts or heavy industrial commodities.
• Familiarity with data tools beyond Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost-reduction initiatives through strategic negotiations and optimization of landed costs, including logistics and tariff management.
• Improve working capital by negotiating extended supplier payment terms.
• Support fulfillment and quality objectives through supplier performance reviews, recovery of defect-related costs, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions to eliminate premium freight and ensure timely PO confirmation.
• Forecast deflation, tariffs, expense and investment spend, and cash-improvement metrics.
• Collaborate across business units to identify and execute synergy savings opportunities.
• Develop and execute long-term global sourcing strategies for assigned sub-commodities.
• Maintain dual sourcing and negotiate long-term strategic agreements to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.
• Partner with operations and commercial teams to prioritize cost-out efforts for key products and programs.
• Monitor market indices and trends to inform sourcing decisions and develop proactive action plans.
• Manage RFQs, evaluate supplier offers, negotiate terms, and execute contracts.
• Lead contract amendments and renegotiations as needed.
• Escalate and resolve major supplier issues.

Benefits

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available; further details are provided on Wabtec’s benefits website.
• Annual bonus may be offered if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior