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Wabtec Corporation · 17 hours ago

Manager, Procurement and Planning

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment and digital solutions for the freight and transit rail sectors. 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.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

ProcurementInventory ManagementPlanningERP SystemsSupply Chain CertificationAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsProject ManagementLeadership AbilitiesCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred) or 10+ years of related experience
5+ years of experience in the following disciplines procurement, inventory management, 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.)
Proven track record of team management and development
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)

Preferred

Certification in supply chain (e.g., APICS, CPM, CPSM preferred)

Benefits

Health, welfare, and retirement
Annual bonus, if eligible

Company

Wabtec Corporation

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Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services.

H1B Sponsorship

Wabtec Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2024 (2)
2023 (3)
2022 (2)
2021 (3)
2020 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Raj Gupta
President and CEO, Maintenance of Way
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Cherie Reardon, SPHR
Vice President, Human Resources - Engineering/Technology & Chief Technology Officer
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