Sourcing Commodity Manager - Kansas City - Wabtec

Description

Job Description

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 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.

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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

Who will you be working with?

In this role, you will work closely with local site purchasing and materials teams, as well as Wabtec Americas and Enterprise Direct and Indirect Sourcing groups, to ensure alignment on sourcing strategies and execution. You will regularly collaborate with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Product Management, and Commercial teams to support costout initiatives, supplier performance, and strategic sourcing decisions. Additionally, you will partner with Wabtec sister companies on joint sourcing opportunities and cross-functional projects. Your work will also include preparing and presenting updates to senior leadership, driving integration activities across the six Wabtec Global Services (WGS) business units, and serving as a key point of connection between operational needs, commercial requirements, and global sourcing objectives.

How will you make a difference?

In this role, you will drive the overall sourcing and costout strategy for the Wabtec Global Services businesses by leading the development and execution of material productivity projects across multiple sites. You will play a critical role in reducing total cost, improving supplier performance, and aligning sourcing decisions with operational and commercial needs. Your ability to influence crossfunctional teams, analyze complex data, negotiate effectively, and build strong supplier relationships will directly support Wabtec's financial objectives and longterm sourcing strategy. Through strategic planning, supplier optimization, and active collaboration with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Commercial teams, you will enable cost deflation, supply continuity, and improved competitiveness across all service business units.

Location: 4800 Deramus Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120

Monday - Friday

What will your typical day look like?

As a Wabtec Global Services Commodity Manager, you will:

• Build a commodity strategy to support supply continuity and sourcing alignment across Wabtec Global Services.
• Review raw material indices, market trends, and PPV performance to assess progress against costout targets.
• Collaborate daily with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and site purchasing teams to support sourcing decisions and resolve supplierrelated issues.
• Develop, evaluate, and manage RFQs, supplier bids, and negotiation strategies to secure competitive cost, quality, and delivery terms.
• Analyze supplier proposals, should-cost models, and total cost considerations to support strategic sourcing recommendations.
• Facilitate the first article inspection process using corporate tools to track the WGS and supplier approval process to qualify samples.
• Enter and update costout and deflation projects in sourcing tools, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Prepare executiveready PowerPoint presentations that summarize project status, risks, opportunities, and financial impact.
• Communicate supplier cost pressures, market changes, and priceadjustment requirements to Commercial and Operations teams.
• Lead supplier discussions to address performance concerns, escalations, delivery issues, or opportunities for cost reduction.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers; support supplier rationalization activities, onboarding, and exit plans.
• Participate in crossfunctional meetings to drive alignment on project timelines, sourcing strategy, and costout deliverables.
• Support integration initiatives tied to the One Wabtec Sourcing model and ensure consistent application of sourcing policies and processes.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments related to sole/single sourcing, capacity, quality, and financial stability.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes, documentation, and supplier performance management.
• Maintain strong visibility to monthly spend, monthly inflation/deflation performance to budget and sourcing strategy across Global Services sites.

What about the physical demands of the job?

This is an inperson, officebased role and requires the following:

• Ability to work on site daily to collaborate with crossfunctional teams and support operational needs.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and participating in virtual or inperson meetings.

• Occasional walking within the facility, including movement between offices, conference rooms, and common areas.

• Ability to climb stairs and stand for brief periods as needed.

• Light lifting of documents, office supplies, or materials (up to 20 lbs).

• Periodic visits to the manufacturing floor or supplier facilities, which may involve exposure to noise, moving equipment, or varying temperatures.

• Use of appropriate PPE when entering shopfloor environments (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection, steeltoe footwear).

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79, ,800. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at . Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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).

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.

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Qualifications

What do we want to know about you?

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related field OR 5+ years of equivalent experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Program Management.

• Additional coursework or certification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Finance is a plus (e.g., APICS, ISM, CPSM).

• Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or commodity management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Demonstrated experience managing supplier negotiations involving cost, quality, lead time, payment terms, and contract conditions.

• Experience developing and executing costout or costreduction projects.

• Familiarity with sourcing tools, ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred), supplier onboarding processes, and contract/tollgate reviews.

• Knowledge of PPV (Purchase Price Variance), raw material indices, and cost drivers such as logistics, labor, and metals.

• Experience with supplier qualification processes (e.g., PPAP) is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and financial skills, including the ability to interpret cost models, pricing structures, and market trends.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to develop clear reporting, dashboards, and executivelevel presentations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex information in a concise manner.

• Skilled in crossfunctional collaboration with teams such as Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Quality.

• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $791 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at . Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. xhmxlyz

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we've got you.

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