Buyer / Purchaser / Procurement / Supply Chain / Logistics

Vapor Stone Rail Systems is a part of WABTEC Corp and has been in Plattsburgh NY since 1998. We offer a wide range of products and services for trains including HVAC units, Doors, Door systems along with an array of aftermarket parts and services.
As a member of the team at Vapor Stone Rail Systems, you will be responsible for the coordination of activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies.
Resolve material shortages in a timely manner to meet production schedules.
Maintains ongoing communication with related departmental personnel to ensure timely and accurate procurement of materials / services
Maintains computerized procurement records in Oracle, such as items or services purchased, cost, lead time, accounting term, delivery arrangements, comments, etc.
Follow up with related departments to ensure acceptable material is received and vendors are paid within terms of purchase order,
Expedites delivery of goods to users.
Understanding of supply chain management concepts (identifying and eliminating redundant costs and non-value-added procedures. Must be able to read, write, speech English. Read, write and speech French is a plus.
Qualified candidates should have knowledge of purchasing processes. Proficient understanding of Oracle system or any other ERP systems. Proficient with the MS Office products and Excel (V-Lock Up and Pivot Table) strong computer skills
College Degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Computer Skills required
Working with team or self in our warehouses which includes 2 onsite as well as one off site location.

Wearing PPE including but not limited to hearing protection, hard hat, bump cap cut resistant gloves at various times based on current project.
Safety glasses & steel/composite toe shoes are required for entirety of shift.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
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. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.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. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. 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 building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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