Who will you be working with?
You will work with a broad range of talented individuals to deliver projects in a timely manner, according to schedule, and on or below budget at our Thermal Transfer Division business unit.
You’ll work alongside Engineering, Quality, Finance and Production personnel and partner with professionals across multiple departments.
As a member of the Heat Transfer & Energy Solutions group Procurement team you will be responsible for the coordination of activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies.
This position is based at our Duquesne, PA location.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of Wabtec Components LLC, Thermal Transfer Group and reporting directly to the Procurement Leader, you will collaborate closely with finance, engineering, operations, and suppliers, as well as corporate sourcing leaders, to ensure efficient execution of purchasing transactions and vendor management activities. You will play a critical role in enabling efficient and compliant procurement operations by ensuring timely and accurate conversion of purchase requisitions into purchase orders, supporting supplier onboarding and data accuracy, driving process consistency and automation, and delivering high-quality service
What do we want to know about you?
- Education: Supply Chain, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Administration.
- Understanding of supply chain management concepts (identifying and eliminating redundant costs and non-value-added procedures).
- Ability to adapt and flex in a dynamic environment and work well under stress.
- Ability to get things done and challenge the status quo. Entrepreneurial spirit.
- Excellent time management, organizational & prioritization skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Project, Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint)
- Excellent verbal and written communication/language skills required to include the ability to provide written and verbal instructions, compile and present business reports/correspondence, and present information clearly.
- Capable of planning and organizing work and processes; ability to self-direct multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Analytical and reasoning ability, math skills, and good judgment for critical business decisions
- Ability to cooperate and interpersonal skills to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Motivation to provide excellent internal and external customer service
- The ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings and technical specifications
What will your typical day look like?
- Assist in/Lead collection and analysis of Thermal Transfer purchases, usage patterns, and supplier data
- Assist in gathering internal customer requirements and ensuring the needs of internal customers are met
- Research/benchmark supply base and industry/marketplace for sourcing materials and/or services.
- Assist in estimating the cost saving benefits for sourcing opportunities and development of sourcing strategies
- Prepare purchase orders and reviews requisitions for goods and services ensuring conformance within company policy
- Maintains computerized procurement records, such as items/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,
- Handles invoice referrals and expedite delivery of goods to users.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Our job titles may span more than one career level.
The salary rate for this role is currently $55900-74100 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 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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