Materials Buyer

Job Description
Who will you be working with?
Services Fulfillment team assure materials availability in Wabtec Distribution Centers and Services Centers around the world.

How will you make a difference?
The Materials buyer will work under the Global Supply Chain Material – Fulfillment organization. This individual will be based at Monterrey. Some of the main activities will include the planning, purchasing & expediting of materials incoming from global suppliers and into the Wabtec's warehouses and service centers.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's degree in process (at least 80% credits completed)
• Minimum of 1+ year(s) purchasing or sourcing experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced Level Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong propensity for excelling in a demanding fast paced environment.
• Excellent written & verbal English communication skills.
• Comfortable individual working under pressure.
• Demonstrated proactive problem-solving ability.
• Ability to read and understand MRP reports, stock status reports, material variance reports.

Desired Characteristics

• Previous work with multinational organizations is preferred.
• Negotiation's experience.
• Leadership and multi-project management experience.
• Six-Sigma trained.
• Strong skills in Oracle desired.

What will your typical day look like?

• Manage purchase orders to ensure objectives are met regarding on time delivery, inventory, customer emergencies and material availability.
• Execute the RP Sourcing COE materials strategy in support of lean manufacturing objectives.
• Communicate forecast with suppliers and monitor delivery.
• Responsible for executing the global sourcing strategy by working with sourcing, fulfillment, engineering, and finance teams.
• Responsible for leveraging cross-location opportunities for supplier rationalization and material consolidation.
• Responsible for internal and external customer support for emergencies and Out of Services.
• Work closely with RP Fulfillment Leader to reduce cycle times from suppliers.
• Work closely with the Commodity Teams to identify opportunities of cost reduction and supplier consolidation within the Global Supply Chain.

Additional Information

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?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

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

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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