Americas Engineered Systems Commodity Leader

Global Sourcing Manager

It's not just about your career or job title It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who Will You Be Working With?

Our Global Sourcing team plays a critical role in managing Wabtec's global supply base and negotiating strategic agreements that align with the company's long-term vision. In this role, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across engineering, operations, and finance, as well as with external suppliers, to shape and execute sourcing strategies that enable operational excellence and deliver value to both the business and our customers.

How Will You Make a Difference?

As a key member of the Americas Engineered Systems team within our Global Sourcing Organization, you will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for your designated commodities. This role requires a strategic mindset to build strong supplier relationships, proactively manage risk, and drive cost efficiencies across the supply base. You will be responsible for evaluating supplier capabilities, reliability, and quality to ensure alignment with Wabtec's operational and performance goals.

What Do We Want to Know About You?

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (Candidates with 7+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, supply chain, or program management may be considered in lieu of a degree)

Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, fulfillment, or program management

Experience with engineered systems or heavy industrial commodities is a strong plus

Proven analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with other data tools is beneficial

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%

What Will Your Typical Day Look Like?

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 by conducting supplier performance reviews, recovering defect-related costs, driving root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to eliminate premium freight and ensure timely PO confirmation

Forecast key financial metrics including deflation, tariffs, expense / investment spend, and cash improvement

Collaborate across business units to identify and execute synergy savings opportunities

Develop and execute long-term global sourcing strategies for assigned sub-commodities

Ensure supply continuity and competitiveness by maintaining dual sourcing and negotiating long-term strategic agreements

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 drive proactive action plans

Manage RFQs, evaluate supplier offers, negotiate terms, and execute contracts

Lead contract amendments and re-negotiations as needed

Escalate and resolve major supplier issues once elevated

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $77,400.00-$110,300.00. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as : training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more.

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity :

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.