Lead Commodity Management 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?

Our best-in-class Global Sourcing team combines knowledge of global supply chain management with deep domain expertise of business strategy development and tenured experience of tactical execution. Here you’ll interact daily with our global sourcing & cross functional teams, as well as suppliers to support our global operations and end customers.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of Wabtec APAC Sourcing Team, you will be responsible for:

• Lead supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including managing the entire contract life cycle from RFP to supplier exit.

• Responsible for multiple categories of procurement to achieve variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership goals.

• Develops practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals.

• Balance strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable cost controls.

• Identify and analyze the Southeast Asia supply market, searching, developing and promoting the target suppliers in region to global sites, with good coordination to Global Commodity Leader / Local Commodity buyers.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree on engineering related majors from an accredited university/college

• At least 5 years of experience in a Sourcing and Program Management position

• Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Thailand, Chinese Mandarin is a plus

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily

• Negotiation expertise is must.

• Metallic related sourcing experience is must. Experience in casting/machining is a plus

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop technical and market expertise in commodity area.

• Closely monitor supplier performance to plan and work with the suppliers to manage any required recovery plans/actions. Ensure any quality issues have the appropriate focus.

• Coordinate with factories to ensure supply meets any and all demand requirements.

• Hold weekly reviews with suppliers. Track any Red Flags that impede supplier performance and control revisions at Suppliers.

• Ensure timely execution of commodity plans, supplier analysis, development and selection, quotation/contracting and supplier relationship management within established processes and policies.

• Provide supports in case of delivery or quality issue to mitigate impacts to global sites.

• Responsible for work that is less defined in scope and has the understanding and experience to execute business objectives.

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