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. Who will you be working with? Working closely with Procurement, Planning, Operations, Logistics, Inventory Management, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Finance, this position drives continuous improvement initiatives, leads strategic projects, and develops data-driven insights that improve cost, service, inventory performance, and operational efficiency. How will you make a difference? The Senior Procurement Buyer is a strategic supply chain professional responsible for procurement execution, cross-functional project leadership, and supply chain analytics within a manufacturing environment. This role balances supplier management and sourcing responsibilities with project management and business intelligence activities that support broader supply chain objectives. What do we want to know about you?
Do you have:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, planning, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for supplier management and procurement activities.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Experience creating business reports and performance metrics.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables and Power Query.
- Proficiency in Power BI and Smartsheet.
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to manage and interpret large data sets.
Preferred skills and qualifications:
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, CPM, or similar professional certification.
- Experience with Oracle, Coupa, or other enterprise supply chain systems.
- Knowledge of inventory planning, supplier quality systems, and supply chain risk management.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives.
What will your typical day look like?
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, CPM, or similar professional certification.
- Experience with Oracle, Coupa, or other enterprise supply chain
- Manage suppliers and commodity groups to ensure continuity of supply, quality performance, competitive pricing, and delivery reliability.
- Lead supplier sourcing activities including RFQ development, quotation analysis, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract implementation.
- Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, including order placement, supplier follow-up, expediting, issue resolution, and invoice support.
- Monitor supplier performance and partner with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, responsiveness, and overall service levels.
- Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, cost avoidance, and supply chain optimization.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Operations to support new product introductions, engineering changes, and supplier transitions.
- Evaluate supply risks and develop mitigation strategies for capacity constraints, long-lead materials, sole-source suppliers, and market disruptions.
- Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, lead time, and procurement data within ERP systems.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional supply chain projects supporting Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Operations, and Customer Service.
- Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and action registers utilizing project management tools.
- Facilitate project meetings, track deliverables, manage risks, and ensure accountability across stakeholders.
- Support implementation of system enhancements, process improvements, reporting tools, warehouse initiatives, and operational excellence programs.
- Coordinate supply chain activities related to product launches, inventory reduction initiatives, supplier transitions, and business process improvements.
- Prepare and present project updates, recommendations, and results to leadership teams.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data across procurement, inventory, planning, logistics, and manufacturing functions.
- Design and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and reports using Power BI and advanced Excel tools.
- Develop and monitor KPIs related to supplier performance, inventory health, service levels, material availability, and operational performance.
- Identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities through data analysis and reporting.
- Support business reviews by developing executive-level reports, presentations, and performance metrics.
- Create standardized reporting processes that improve visibility and enable data-driven decision-making throughout the supply chain organization.
- Partner with functional leaders to identify opportunities for automation, reporting enhancements, and process improvements.
- Support compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, internal controls, and ethical sourcing standards.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the achievement of departmental and organizational goals.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
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 www.mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefits offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible. Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable). 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 30K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!
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.
Additional Information Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800 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. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.
