Job Description **Who will you be working with?** You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams—including Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance—to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with Wabtec’s long‑term business objectives. **How will you make a difference?** You will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, ensuring best cost, quality, delivery, and innovation. You will manage global suppliers, drive productivity initiatives, support NPI projects, and proactively mitigate risks impacting supply performance and business continuity. **What do we want to know about you?** **Required** + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related fields. + Experience in sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain. + English advanced. + Strong oral and written communication skills. + Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. + Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. + Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects. + Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. + Established project management skills. + Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. **Desired Characteristics** + Strong negotiation skills. + Strong organization, prioritization, and execution skills. + Experience working with global suppliers and cross‑functional teams. **What will your typical day look like?** + Develop and implement commodity strategies aligned with business goals, focusing on cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. + Manage global supplier base, including qualification, selection, negotiation, and performance monitoring. + Lead commercial negotiations to secure favorable contractual terms, long‑term agreements, and cost improvements. + Drive productivity and cost‑out initiatives. + Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring timely supplier engagement, sourcing decisions, and material availability. + Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain risks to proactively adjust sourcing strategies. + Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to develop suppliers’ technical capabilities and ensure compliance with Wabtec specifications. + Report commodity performance metrics, including cost reductions, cash improvement, and project progress. + Mapping of actual spend (supplier mapping & supply flows, technology mapping, competitive risks, know‑how & technology shifts, purchase amount trends, shortage impacts, risk mitigation, dual sourcing, contracting and T&Cs, obsolete management...). + Drive and monitor supplier selection processes. + Define Sourcing Plans including supplier reduction, capabilities verification, and performance optimization. + Negotiate supplier frame agreements and supply contracts (VMI, YoY productivity, safety stock, sustainability). + Ensure technical and market intelligence for assigned commodities. **Benefits:** At Wabtec, people come first. That’s why we ensure our employees feel valued and have the tools they need to thrive. By joining us, you will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and development. Here’s what we offer to make you feel part of a company that supports your professional and personal journey: + Medical Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children) + Dental Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children) + Profit Sharing + Private Pension Plan + Meal Policy according to location + Life Insurance + Employee Assistance Program: psychological, legal, financial, and social support + Headspace – mental health app + Christmas Card or Basket for employees (based on location) + Christmas Gift for children up to 11 years old + Extended Maternity Leave + Program for Pregnant Women and Babies + Language Incentive Policy + Mentorship Programs and access to training platform + Wellhub + Pharmacy Assistance 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.