Buying/procurement Specialist

It’s not just about your career or job titleIt’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?The NPI Buyer/Procurement Specialist will interact with all levels of Manufacturing/Fulfillment leadership as well as work together with cross functional teams including Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management.How will you make a difference?What do we want to know about you?Required Characteristics- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college.- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Buying/Procurement/Sourcing or Supplier Management experience.- Strong oral and written communication skills.- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.- Understanding of AIAG Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)- Understanding of Non-Conforming Material Reporting (NCMR)- Basic understanding of project management tools and disciplines including Critical Path MethodologyDesired Characteristics- Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions.- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while having a high degree of attention to details.- Strong interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, coach, and drive accountability.- Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite / Oracle.What will your typical day look like?As the Buyer/Procurement Specialist you will:- Issue requests for quotation (RFQ), review and analyze quotations- Issue Purchase Orders (PO) and PO follow-up.- Manage relationships with suppliers including continuous engagement to monitor On Time Delivery and drive improvement actions with Suppliers to improve their Material Availability.- Update and execute MRP signals such as pull ins / push outs / cancellations to drive accuracy on the signals sent to vendors and prevent excess on order.- Balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive material availability and other key business metrics.- Participate and/ or lead project activities as assigned by the team NPI Fulfillment Leader.- Manage NCMR process from first notification by Supplier Quality to delivery of replacement goods and/ or cost recovery- Work together with cross functional teams including Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management.- Responsible for meeting all KPIs related to Fulfillment function.- Develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge.- Process material deviation (Supplier Deviation Report - SDR) and PPAPs according to Process and Sourcing initiatives- Contribute to projects as a team member or lead special projects within the NPI Fulfillment organization.- Share knowledge and help to mentor other team members.- Actively participate and lead discussion related to material crisis and shortages.- Ensuring that accurate responses are received from the suppliers in the correct form at the correct time.- Ascertaining supplier-related material delays and establishing back-charging process for any delays due to deliveries.- Manage part hand off to responsible Fulfillment Team(s)- Responsible for getting Supplier paid on time. Resolve Supplier payment issues.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