Senior Electrical Commodity Leader

Wabtec Corporation • Duncan, SC • 14h ago

Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose:

The Electrical Commodity Leader will be responsible to identify and drive proactive strategies with a clear focus on margin improvement, cash generation, supplier relationship management, dual source development, low cost country spend migration, cross functional project management, supplier delivery performance management and service part productivity.

Essential Responsibilities:

Drive margin improvement by creating and executing cost reduction negotiations, extending supplier payment terms, and optimizing landed cost through control of logistics and tariff costs.

Forecast deflation, synergy savings, tariff spend, expense & investment spend and cash improvement.

Work across business units to identify synergy savings.

Improve material availability and quality by conducting supplier leadership reviews, recovering costs incurred associated with defects, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions related to delivery delays, eliminating premium transportation, and ensuring all purchase orders are promised in a timely manner.

Develop and execute long term, global strategies for the critical Electrical sub-commodities.

Create short and long-term commodity strategies and influence cross functional team members.

Position the commodity for future success by enduring each part has multiple suppliers and negotiating strategic long-term supply agreements.

Work closely with shop operations and commercial / product management teams to prioritize cost out efforts where needed on specific products and programs.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Supply Chain or Related Field

Minimum of 3 additional years of experience in Commodity Management or Global Supply Chain.

Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Desired Characteristics:

Ability to influence others and lead small teams

Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact

Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

Effective problem identification and solution skills

Proven analytical and organizational ability

Clear thinker with ability to lead team level projects with high sensitivity towards maintaining timeline

Strong Sourcing, Supply Chain, Product Management, or Engineering background

Strong negotiations and supplier interaction skills; inclusive leadership and driver who take ownership on driving cross functional projects

Demonstrated background of building collaborative relationships

Proven people management skills with clear vision and can-do attitude

Excellent project management skills

Strong data analytics and presentation skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with positive persuasive attitude

Fact Based Negotiation Experience

Strong quantitative and analytical skills and expertise required in Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Ability to work with cross functional teams such as engineering, NPI sourcing, quality, services, materials etc. to achieve timely project execution

Ability to work with Global Supply Base

Six Sigma training or equivalent Quality certification

Strong project planning, project execution skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

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