Lead Machined Parts Commodity Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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 Castings and Machined Parts team within our Global Sourcing Organization, you will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for the machined parts commodity. 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 10+ 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 machined parts 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 elevate

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800 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 annual bonus, if eligible.

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

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.

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