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 Sourcing Functional Excellence and Business Intelligence team leverages knowledge of Strategic Sourcing processes to drive enhancement of existing sourcing and Source to Pay applications and/or deliver implementation of new tools. Here you will interact daily with the global Sourcing, Finance, and IT teams on scoping requirements and driving results from a Project Management standpoint. This team supports all global Wabtec locations to deliver One Wabtec solutions.

How will you make a difference?

As a Sourcing Initiatives Specialist, you will drive enhancements of sourcing tools by working both internally and with dedicated providers to move sourcing forward. These sourcing tools will be focused within the Source to Pay workstream. In this role you will help define, lead, and execute on new initiatives and/or enhancements across Wabtec. This may include requirements documentation, project plan development, coordination of application testing, data migration support, alignment with workstream leadership on strategy, and facilitating the partnership between business site leadership and the center led sourcing team on project execution. The role requires a strong foundation of functional skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a Sourcing, Procurement, or Project Management role
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives and projects in a matrix environment across multiple business units.
• Experience managing through organizational change and transitions.
• Strong foundational knowledge of Source to Pay concepts.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%
• Experience forming effective partnerships with multiple clients in a matrix environment.
• Ability to work on multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven attention to detail.

What will your typical day look like?

• Facilitate coordination between sites and center-led project team on project requirements, testing, training, and deployment.
• Run point for reporting against business case KPIs impacted through these initiatives.
• Budget management including forecasting cost for new initiatives as well as measuring actuals against budget.
• Act as a Change Champion for the Source to Pay processes and technologies, coordinating Change Communication and training plans where appropriate.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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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.