Americas Indirect Sourcing Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Who will you be working with?
Wabtec’s Global Indirect Team manages the procurement of goods and services that support daily operations for the organization. The Indirect Sourcing team works to optimize supplier performance, reduce costs, ensure compliance and support internal stakeholders across Wabtec.

How will you make a difference? 
The Director, Global and Americas Indirect Sourcing is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading the Indirect Sourcing strategy across Wabtec Corporation in the Americas with a focus on site and corporate spend (MRO, Facilities, Utilities, and Temporary Labor as well as HR, IT, Finance, etc.). This will require working directly within Global Operations as well as with business P&Ls, functions, regions and internal stakeholders to drive the strategy and deliver on the cost out commitments to the organization.

What do we want to know about you? 
•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college OR 10+ years of experience in Sourcing/Procurement, Program Management, or Supply Chain
•    Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Sourcing with a preference in Indirect Sourcing
•    Minimum 5 years’ experience leading teams
•    Experience in large scale manufacturing preferred 
•    Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time

What will your typical day look like? 
•    Lead a focused team of indirect sourcing professionals accountable for approximately $500 Million USD in regional and corporate spend
•    Accountable to develop, deploy & continuously improve commodity strategies for all site focused spend categories aligned with corporate goals
•    Negotiates global and regional contracts to secure best-in-market pricing and service
•    Drive cost savings and value creation across all indirect spend categories. 
•    Deliver results and lead strategic sourcing initiatives including but not limited to spend analysis, supplier analysis and negotiations
•    Locate, analyze and develop a consolidated strategic supplier base to support current and future business needs
•    Establish and strengthen relationships with suppliers and internal customers – position Wabtec’s Global Indirect team as a value-add partner for all internal stakeholders
•    Promote a collaborative, team-oriented approach to continuously improve quality, increase delivery reliability and reduce risk

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

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $120600-171800. 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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