Sourcing Specialist

Wabtec•Maxton, NC

8d•$68,900 - $98,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Friction Product Line designs and manufactures high-friction and low-friction composition, sintered brake shoes, specialty shoes, and disc brake linings for freight, locomotive and transit vehicles. The Sourcing Specialist leads the procurement of key goods and services required for operations. Develops and supports initiatives for cost, inventory reductions and improvement of supplier performance. Collaborates with commodity teams to support combining of spend to affect cost savings. Partners with suppliers to obtain parts, supplies and/or equipment per design specification at the best value, within schedule and quality requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
Two years of Purchasing/Procurement experience is preferred
Five (5) years relevant manufacturing experience is preferred
Oracle experience is preferred
Skilled in change management methodologies

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field from an accredited university preferred

Responsibilities

Pursue and leverage strategic Supplier Partnerships that produce results in increased efficiencies and cost reductions
Take personal ownership for supplier selection, quality, performance, and development
Identify and develop solutions to opportunities, inside or outside assigned commodity group, which can be streamlined or made more efficient
Analyze, develop and implement strategy for assigned spend
Responsible for assigned direct and indirect spend
Identify foreign and domestic suppliers aligned to Company’s needs for strategic growth
Negotiate pricing with suppliers as needed
Develop and lead the implementation of effective purchasing processes, procedures, policies and controls
Monitor & offer improvements to Company’s ERP and web-based purchasing architecture
Structure highly effective contracts in concert with global Company’s supply management teams
Works proactively with global purchasing partners to develop strategies and solutions that will not only benefit the local organization but any or all of company operations
Analyze supply market conditions, assisting immediate & senior management teams in developing organizational and market strategies for growth
Prepares purchase orders and bid requests using eProcurement tools
Effectively partner with various departments across the organization to assess spend and develop/implement sourcing strategy
Regular on-site attendance is required
Other duties as assigned by supervision