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Railroad Friction Products Corp. is Hiring a Sourcing Specialist Near Maxton, NC
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com. It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. Summary: Develops and supports initiatives for cost, inventory reductions and improvement of supplier performance. Collaborates with commodity teams to support combining of spend to affect cost savings. Has particular expertise in certain commodity purchasing. Involves working with suppliers to obtain parts, supplies and/or equipment per design specification at the best value, within schedule and quality requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Proactive, motivated, collaborative team member as well as independent minded individual requiring little direction from Management Pursue and leverage strategic Supplier Partnerships that produce results in increased efficiencies and cost reductions. Take personal ownership for supplier selection, quality, performance, and development Identify and develop solutions to opportunities, inside or outside assigned commodity group, which can be streamlined or made more efficient Analyze, develop and implement strategy for assigned spend Responsible for assigned direct and indirect spend. Identify foreign and domestic suppliers aligned to Company’s needs for strategic growth Negotiate major supply contracts within a matrix team environment Develop and lead the implementation of effective purchasing processes, procedures, policies and controls Monitor & offer improvements to Company’s ERP and web-based purchasing architecture Structure highly effective contracts in concert with global Company’s supply management teams Works proactively with global purchasing partners to develop strategies and solutions that will not only benefit the local organization but any or all of company operations. Analyze supply market conditions, assisting immediate & senior management teams in developing organizational and market strategies for growth. Is skilled in change management methodologies Prepares purchase orders and bid requests using eProcurement tools. Effectively partner with various departments across the organization to assess spend and develop/implement sourcing strategy Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field from an accredited university a plus. Master’s degree a plus, 5 year’s professional experience in supply management a plus. Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Math Ability: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts for complex analysis. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Oracle, Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Procurement, Logistics, Inventory software; Internet software; Order processing systems; Project Management software; Manufacturing software; Database software and Contact Management systems. Knowledge of Oracle purchasing modules is preferred. Certificates and Licenses: Certified Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager (SPSM) is preferred Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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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