Purchase Manager

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.

Mission:

Key missions of the position:

• Purchase Right Product/Service at Right Price and Quality and bring in Savings to the organisation
• Bring in effective & efficient Procurement processes and systems to meet customer requirement
• Establish strategic thinking in all procurement efforts resulting to be customer centric, streamlining business processes while maintaining compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive Indirect sourcing activities for Faiveley Transport, India – Cross functional connect with HR/Finance/Operations/Engineering.
• Strong negotiation skills/understanding of market cost/communication skills (written and oral)
• Understanding of Vendor base across all regions of India for HR activities/Facilities Management/Supply of consumables and MRO/Professional services/Logistics/Warehousing/Real estate/Civil Construction/Capex equipment
• Should have good knowledge in handling Capex procurement, logistics and warehousing.
• Strong understanding of Sourcing Human resources for Engineering, good working experience with Professional services, Temporary labor companies.
• Understanding of ERP systems-preferably SAP/Oracle/M3/other. Should have sound knowledge on interpreting/conversion of PR to PO process.
• Sound understanding of Contracts management. Understanding of Terms & Conditions, commercial clauses, legal clauses.
• Should have worked in similar organizations managing Indirect Sourcing activities. Understanding of Supplier Ethical code of conduct/integrity/compliance is paramount.

Education/Training

BE (any Discipline)

Professional Experience

15 – 18 years

Key Competences (Transversal/Professional)

Competence Level

Negotiation Skill Professional

Analytical Skill Professional

Relationship Management Professional

Strategic Management Professional

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.