Manager, Purchasing Job at Wabtec Corporation, Germantown, MD

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  • Wabtec Corporation
  • Germantown, MD

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?** Wabtec employees at the Germantown location operate in a team environment in the digital electronic and component field of creating productive and reliable transportation. Our Wabtec Germantown facility includes highly sophisticated production processes that integrate advanced manufacturing technologies with precision assembly techniques. Team members collaborate across engineering, production, and quality assurance functions to deliver innovative products that meet the evolving demands on the transportation industry. **How will you make a difference?** The Procurement and Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic sourcing of materials and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient planning and inventory control to meet production and operational goals. This role plays a critical part in optimizing costs, improving supply chain reliability, and supporting overall business objectives. **What do we want to know about you?** + Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred). + 5+ years of experience in inventory management, production control and planning (preferably in a manufacturing environment). + Strong negotiation, analytical, project management skills and familiarity with global sourcing and logistics. + Ability to effectively manage and resolve changing and conflicting priorities appropriately. + High level of proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications, i.e. Excel, PPT, Word, creating pivot tables, VLookups etc.) + Excellent communication and leadership abilities with a passion for implementing innovative solutions and process improvement (six sigma, lean initiatives, etc.). + Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite). + Certification in supply chain (e.g., APICS, CPM, CPSM preferred). **What will your typical day look like?** + Supervise, develop and drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and planning staff. + Lead the fulfillment team in material delivery and supply needs. Drive to improve OTD, material availability, reduce late PO's and oversee all PO management. + Report on KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, and inventory turnover. + Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms while managing supplier performance, contracts and compliance. + Collaborate with finance and legal teams on procurement policies and risk mitigation while monitoring market trends and identifying opportunities for cost savings. + Lead demand forecasting and production planning activities. Proactively look at future demand, identifying potential issues and ensuring material availability to meet production schedules. + Coordinate with manufacturing, logistics, and sales teams to align plans while optimizing inventory levels to balance cost and services levels. + Develop, support, and implement cross functional and strategic initiatives that align with company goals. + Utilize ERP systems to manage planning and procurement workflows. Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $95,800 -$126,900. **What about the physical demands of the job?** + Employee is required to sit and perform repetitive motions. + Employee is required to do minimal walking. + Employee is required to wear Wabtec required PPE when necessary. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. 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. 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). \#LI-SS1 Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $89,100.00-$126,900.00 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 an annual bonus, if eligible. **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! **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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