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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 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!
Who will you be working with?
In this role, you will work closely with local site purchasing and materials teams, as well as Wabtec Americas and Enterprise Direct and Indirect Sourcing groups, to ensure alignment on sourcing strategies and execution. You will regularly collaborate with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Product Management, and Commercial teams to support cost‑out initiatives, supplier performance, and strategic sourcing decisions. Additionally, you will partner with Wabtec sister companies on joint sourcing opportunities and cross-functional projects. Your work will also include preparing and presenting updates to senior leadership, driving integration activities across the six Wabtec Global Services (WGS) business units, and serving as a key point of connection between operational needs, commercial requirements, and global sourcing objectives.
How will you make a difference?
In this role, you will drive the overall sourcing and cost‑out strategy for the Wabtec Global Services businesses by leading the development and execution of material productivity projects across multiple sites. You will play a critical role in reducing total cost, improving supplier performance, and aligning sourcing decisions with operational and commercial needs. Your ability to influence cross‑functional teams, analyze complex data, negotiate effectively, and build strong supplier relationships will directly support Wabtec's financial objectives and long‑term sourcing strategy. Through strategic planning, supplier optimization, and active collaboration with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Commercial teams, you will enable cost deflation, supply continuity, and improved competitiveness across all service business units.
Location: 4800 Deramus Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120
Monday - Friday
What do we want to know about you?
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related field OR 5+ years of equivalent experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Program Management.
Additional coursework or certification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Finance is a plus (e.g., APICS, ISM, CPSM).
Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or commodity management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Demonstrated experience managing supplier negotiations involving cost, quality, lead time, payment terms, and contract conditions.
Experience developing and executing cost‑out or cost‑reduction projects.
Familiarity with sourcing tools, ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred), supplier onboarding processes, and contract/tollgate reviews.
Knowledge of PPV (Purchase Price Variance), raw material indices, and cost drivers such as logistics, labor, and metals.
Experience with supplier qualification processes (e.g., PPAP) is preferred.
Wabtec · Kansas City, MO