Fort Worth, TX, USA
25 days ago
Buying/Procurement Specialist

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? 

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.  

 

How will you make a difference?  

As a member of the Global Operations Equipment group, the Buying/Procurement Specialist will manage the buying process for a given set of goods to support Fort Worth, TX, own the day-to-day management of a group of vendors, and be the point of contact between the vendors and the shop, ensuring there is no material impact to the production lines. 

What do we want to know about you?  

Are you an influential team player with strong attention to detail? Do you positively influence and elevate the performance of a team? Are you a collaborative and supportive problem solver with a constant focus on continuous improvement?  

 

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college OR high school diploma with minimum 3 years of experience in Buying/Procurement/Materials/Sourcing 

Strong oral and written communication skills in English 

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills 

Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously 

Strong problem-solving skills 

Strong organization, prioritization, and execution skills 

Desirable Knowledge in Oracle 

 

What will your typical day look like?  

Place and follow-up on purchase orders to support delivery to internal customers 

Communicate deliveries to internal customers 

Manage relationships with suppliers for purchase order execution, promising, and shipments 

Analyze vendor promises and proactively communicate and expedite when promises don’t meet business needs 

Manage through schedule changes and shop adjustments  

Own and resolve day-to-day issues with suppliers (accounts payable issues, NCMR resolution, delivery issues, lead time accuracy, etc.) 

Work cross functionally with Engineering, Sourcing and Quality teams to resolve material issues when required 

Identify opportunities in fulfillment and lead an improvement project 

 

What about the physical demands of the job? 

 

Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE 

Walking, climbing, stooping, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands on learning process 

 

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.  

 

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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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