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Wabtec in Pilsen
FAIVELEY TRANSPORT CZECH a.s., is part of the Wabtec Corporation, which, after merging with the French company Faiveley Transport in 2016 and the American company GE Transportation in 2019, became the largest manufacturer of components for the railway and transit industry. We are proud to deliver products for major transportation projects worldwide, such as pantographs, electro-mechanical switches, couplers, brakes, and trolleybus collectors.

Purpose of the Job:
This position is to manage the Site Sourcing Specialists team and the purchasing activities and standard work related to their scope according to the actual Roles and Responsibilities matrix.

Position in the Organization:

Company and Location: Wabtec PilsenDirect Report: Sourcing DirectorFunctions Reporting Directly to Him/Her: Site Sourcing Specialist

How will you make a difference and can help the company to develop?

Leadership and daily management with the teamSupplier performance monitoring, reporting, and development. Owner of TOP WORST process, participates in SUPPLIER CRITICAL process.Cooperation with EMEA commodity team on key projects (panel management, resourcing, savings projects).Data consolidation for the annual budget from Site team, Project Savings Tracker inputsOptimization of the site supplier panel.Implementation of strategies leading to cash improvement (consignment stocks, payment terms, batches optimization)Leadership on material costs optimization and contracts negotiation under site sourcing responsibilitySupports Supply Chain and Quality team within escalation process.

Main Competences / Field of Action:

Representing the company for negotiation with third parties in line with actual Site Sourcing responsibilitiesNegotiate commercial conditions with the suppliersManagement of the team

Tasks / Activities:

Other activities and tasks result from the Sourcing annual plan, Employment contract, Labour code, Collective agreement, Quality handbook, and other internal regulations of the Employer

What do we want to know about you?

Minimum secondary school (economics/technical)Experience with sourcing department and from manafacturing company 7+yearsExperience with leading the teamFluent in English (written and spoken)PC skills (MS Office)Communication skills and negotiation skills

What Can We Offer?

Flexible working hours: 7.5 hours per dayAnnual Bonus Incentive ProgramCommuting allowance (2 CZK/km)Clean and modern work environmentOpportunities for career growthClean and modern open space office environmentChoice of 5 dishes for lunch in our company cafeteriaWell-established team and training supportContribution to free time activities within the Pluxee benefits (education, sports, culture)25 days of vacation + 3 sick daysLanguage coursesContribution for pension insurance (1000 CZK after trial period)Discounted call rates for familyEmployee referral rewardCorporate events and meetingsHelpline for employees

Successful candidates will be employed under local employment conditions and must already satisfy local employment/work permit and residency regulations.*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec 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. #LI-SB1

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! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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 of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.