Job Description **Buyer/Procurement Specialist – Diversified Products** **Who will you be working with?** The Buyer/Procurement Specialist will interact with all levels of Manufacturing/Fulfillment leadership as well as work together with cross functional teams including Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management. **How will you make a difference?** The Buyer/Procurement Specialist will manage the buying process, apply sourcing policies, and interact with different suppliers and business segments. This position requires a strong foundation and knowledge in procurement/sourcing. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, drive process adherence, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and can affect short-term and long-term business goals. **What will your typical day look like?** As the Buyer/Procurement Specialist you will: + Place and follow up on Purchase Orders. + Manage relationships with suppliers including continuous engagement to monitor On Time Delivery and drive improvement actions with Suppliers to improve their Material Availability. + Update and execute MRP signals such as pull ins / push outs / cancellations to drive accuracy on the signals sent to vendors and prevent excess on order. + Balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive material availability and other key business metrics. + Work together with cross functional teams including Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management. + Responsible for meeting all KPIs related to Fulfillment function. + Share knowledge and help to mentor other team members. + Actively participate and lead discussion related to material crisis and shortages. + Ascertaining supplier-related material delays and establishing back-charging process for any delays due to deliveries. Qualifications **What do we want to know about you?** **Required Characteristics** + Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college. + Minimum of 1 year of experience in Fulfillment/Procurement/Sourcing or Supplier Management experience. + Strong oral and written communication skills. + Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. **Desired Characteristics** + Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while having a high degree of attention to details. + Strong interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, coach, and drive accountability. + Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite / Oracle. 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. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.