Buying/Procurement Specialist

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Buying/Procurement Specialist

Apply locations Monterrey, Mexico time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0093824

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

The Buyer/Procurement Specialist will interact with all levels of Manufacturing/Fulfillment leadership as well as work together with cross functional teams including Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management.

How will you make a difference?

The Buyer/Procurement Specialist will manage the buying process, apply sourcing policies, and interact with different suppliers and business segments. This position requires a strong foundation and knowledge in procurement/sourcing. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, drive process adherence, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and can affect short-term and long-term business goals.

What do we want to know about you?

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college.
2. Minimum of 1 year of experience in Fulfillment/Procurement/Sourcing or Supplier Management experience.
3. Strong oral and written communication skills.
4. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Desired Characteristics

1. Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions.
2. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while having a high degree of attention to details.
3. Strong interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, coach, and drive accountability.
4. Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite / Oracle.

What will your typical day look like?

1. Place and follow up on Purchase Orders.
2. Manage relationships with suppliers including continuous engagement to monitor On Time Delivery and drive improvement actions with Suppliers to improve their Material Availability.
3. Update and execute MRP signals such as pull ins / push outs / cancellations to drive accuracy on the signals sent to vendors and prevent excess on order.
4. Balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive material availability and other key business metrics.
5. Work together with cross functional teams including Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management.
6. Responsible for meeting all KPIs related to Fulfillment function.
7. Share knowledge and help to mentor other team members.
8. Actively participate and lead discussion related to material crisis and shortages.
9. Ascertaining supplier-related material delays and establishing back-charging process for any delays due to deliveries.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlock