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Wabtec

Sourcing Manager

 Location : Tamil Nadu, India

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Job Description

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.
Mission
Role Summary/Purpose:
  • The person will be responsible for the Diversified Products /C-Class parts Commodity Strategy including Supplier Management, Deflation, Parts localisation, Resourcing and Supplier Performance,
  • This position will also be responsible to driving deflation for diversified Products commodities of India Transit Business as per annual budgeting plans.
  • He will own the yearly savings and frame agreements for the Diversified commodity.
  • This person will be responsible for driving & to handle the Diversified Commodity supplier’s to meet program level deliverables on cost out projects and localization.
  • This position will act as Liaison between Strategic Sourcing Team & Site Teams including Operations for their requirements.
  • Diversified products & C-Class parts = Fasteners, Fittings, Springs, Rubber parts like O rings & Seals, Fittings , Bought out Catalogue parts , Hoses, Chains, Gauges, Loctite & paints.
 
Responsibilities
 
Commodity & Supplier Management:
  • Deliver deflation as per the annual target for direct material buy for India Transit business
  • Develop technical and regional supplier market intelligence.
  • Closely work with Bid and product management team to commit the lowest direct material cost to win the business and the same cost should be achieved during the project execution
  • To take complete ownership of assigned project’s Total cost ownership (TCO), drive and improve Project contract Margin.
  • Instrumental in playing a key role in ToTs (Transfer of Technologies) for Transit Business
  • Establish the strategy for Commodities related Procurements, including the “make or buy” decisions.
  • Build, qualify, develop, and manage the regional & import supplier panel including rationalization.
  • Define and deploy supplier risk assessments including sole, single and dual sourcing plans.
  • Collaborate with Central Sourcing category teams and Other Transit Site Sourcing Teams to identify deflation opportunities for Transit Business.
  • Create & execute Contracts with suppliers for supporting the Sourcing requirements needed for Site.
  • Supplier Relationship Management:
  • Drive and monitor selection process of new suppliers.
  • Negotiate Suppliers to avail best pricing to win Tenders and place long Term contracts.
Budget/Forecast:
  • Participate in Annual budgeting exercise and provide input on direct material forecasted spend.
  • Monitors price index monthly and drives action plans to achieve optimum Spend.
  • Request for Quotes:
  • Read the Supplier Drawings, Purchase Specifications & manufacturing requirements for the parts & identify suppliers to support the new Part requirements.
  • Manages RFQ, offer evaluation, negotiation and contracting: frame agreements
  • Optimizes PO payment terms implements supplier payment process automation.
 
Supplier Relationship Management:
  • Organize the QBR Meetings with suppliers and raise view point and ask of India Transit Business.
  • Drive and monitor selection process of new suppliers
 
CFT ( Cross Functional Teams) Liaison
  • Liaison between various Functions, Site Sourcing, Commodity Sourcing, Operations, to prioritize Site spend.
  • Work with SIOP, SCM Teams to ensure fulfilment best in class in the business.
  • Create visibility of complete supply chain & optimize the Cost by identifying opportunities & ideas for deflation.
  • Support New Business for Transit Organization to identify potential Sources
  • Ensure that the commodity strategies are implemented all the time during NPI project, anticipate and communicate new supplier and technology needs.
  • Deploy Standard APQP process while sourcing components, Sub-assemblies, products with the support of SQA.
 
Operational:
  • Drives sourcing competitiveness for existing and standard parts.
  • Responsible for re-sourcing of parts/assemblies.
  • Responsible for contract amendments and re-negotiations.
  • Intervenes in major supplier issues once escalated.
  • Execute the Contracts with supplier & work on the Warranty recovery from suppliers for established issues.
People Management: YES ¨ NO ¨
If People Management, how many employees are managed? No
 
Number of people : Nil
 
Budget Management: YES ¨ NO ¨
 
Education/Training
 
  • Bachelor of Engineering / B. Tech degree from an accredited university or college.
 
Professional Experience
 
  • Minimum 12 to 15 Years of experience in Sourcing/Procurement in Industries, MNC preferred.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Languages
  • English
  • Hindi
 
Other Specifications
 
Behavioural and Skills
  • Proven quantitative, data analysis and financial skills.
  • Familiarity with Sourcing Systems
  • Ability to articulate both simple and complex situations in a concise and logical manner.
  • Ability to prioritize with strong attention to detail.
  • Self-driven & dynamic Team member who can work in Individual contributor & team member role.
  • Ability to Lead & Execute supplier development projects.
  • Ability to work with different teams in different regions.
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 unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

http://www.WabtecCorp.com
 
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
 
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
 
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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