Senior Sourcing Leader- Diversified Products

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with AOP and STRAP objectives
• Deliver year-over-year cost productivity (deflation) through localization, contract management and SCRI initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally for Right First Time and On-Time execution of deflation projects.
• Drive Supplier Capacity Management.
• Leverage India supply base for global sourcing
• Drive Localization and import substitution initiatives
• Establish and manage long-term supplier agreements
• Lead Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks
• Support India Freight Services sourcing strategy
• Scope & Impact
• Manage spend of ~USD 40M across 300+ suppliers and 6500+ parts
• Lead team of 3-4 sourcing professionals
• Influence global stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Cost Productivity (YoY Net deflation %)
• CFOA Improvement
• Incremental Spend and Deflation from Global Sourcing Projects.
• Supplier on-time delivery and quality performance
• Drive Localization and import reduction
• Improvement in Spend-Under Contract.
• Supplier Risk Management.
• Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical / production engineering.
• MBA (Supply Chain) / EMBA - preferred
• CPSM or equivalent certification - preferred
• 15-17 years of experience in strategic sourcing
• Global sourcing and supplier development experience
• Willingness to travel up to 25%
• 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?
• 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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Additional Information

Function: Global Sourcing Location: India Business: Corporate Role Purpose Lead strategic sourcing for Diversified Products to drive cost competitiveness, supply base resilience, and working capital improvement, while building a strong, globally leveraged supplier ecosystem.

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