Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Mission

Evaluate cost of components based on existing designs, existing specifications and new 3D considered quantites and scheduling of the project to quote with main objective to reach and secure the best competitive price or target priceManage localization constraintsIntegrate and monitor risk of Raw Material and InflationChallenge the proposed design using Capitalisation Tools and alternative cost-effective solutionsFeed the capitalisation tools with offers coming from suppliers/vendorsGuarantee Commitment from Purchasing / Sourcing on value of Bill of Material (BOM) proposed to Tender team to process to Appraisal to CustomersPrepare the Tender Purchase Plan for validation by ManagementPrepare Handover package to Project team in case Business is awarded to our company

Responsibilities

Evaluate Cost of Components / Contribute to purchasing competiveness:On the basis of Methods Bill of Material, define Unit prices for all items indicating the corresponding assumptions (quantities, index price of raw material)Send the RFQs for critical componentsConfirm for each price if it is estimation, carry-over quote, offer received from supplier with name of suppliersHighlight share of impacted Raw Material in the BOM with corresponding Index valueUtilize should cost tool as standard to estimate costingManage Localization ConstraintsIntegrate the localization constraints in the sourcing process with relevant choice of suppliersConfirm localization content in the BOM with corresponding percentageChallenge the proposed design:Using the Capitalization ToolTo push to use carry-over componentsGuarantee Commitment from Purchasing:Identify Gaps between purchasing commitment vs tender requirementsIntegrate and monitor risk of Raw Material and InflationHighlight potential schedule risks due to the supplier lead-time versus the project schedule requestFeed Risks & Opportunities during the project phase - localization opportunities, failure to identify a local sourceCheck application of Km as defined by the finance departmentConfirm Key assumptions like taxes, freight and exclusionsConsolidate REX from previous project and take them into account in the tender costing phasePrepare the Tender Purchase Plan (TPP) for validation by ManagementFeed the TPP file along the tender process (Summary, R&O, Technical Check, Sales Check).Validate the check stepsPropose to Site Purchasing Manager for Validation

Requiments:

Master degree preferred, in Engineering and/or Purchasing Management or professional experience equivalentEngineering background is a plus.Minimum 5 years’ experience within World Class, globalized industrial environment and/or Demanding Discrete Industries (Automotive, Consumer Goods…),Expertise on the commodity assignedWorking experience in cross-functional teamsPurchasing / Negotiation skills - advanced levelExcel and Powerpoint - advanced levelEnglish Professional proficiency written and spokenGerman can be a plusGood Communication & interpersonal skillsOpen mindedPro-active attitudeResistance to stressful environment

We offer:

Employment based on an employment contract signed with the production plantAnnual bonusVacations allowanceTransportation allowanceAdditional medical carePre-paid cardOpportunity to improve professional qualificationsExperience and development in an international environmentBeing a part of great team spiritPlaying a significant role in the global projects

Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

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Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.