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Wabtec Corporation NPI Sourcing Project Specialist in Erie, Pennsylvania

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.

Who will you be working with?

The NPI Sourcing Team provides procurement leadership for key Customer Programs from Commercial proposal through Supply Chain execution and delivery. The team works cross-functionally with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Fulfillment, and the Operational Excellence Team to ensure that sourced components meet program deliverables related to cost, quality and delivery.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the NPI Sourcing Process Team, you will be responsible for driving activities that improve NPI part procurement velocity. This includes leading projects that remove barriers to timely material procurement and engaging with Buyers and Program Leaders to positively impact key NPI Sourcing Metrics.

What do we want to know about you?

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in sourcing/supply chain

Desired Characteristics

  • Working knowledge of Oracle ERP system

  • Experience in Fulfillment/Sourcing

  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills and expertise in Excel and Access

  • Effective oral and written communication

  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Self-directed, able to independently develop/execute action plans.

  • Outstanding project management skills.

What will your typical day look like?

  • Analyze NPI Sourcing aging metrics data and identify trends and emerging issues that are negatively impacting the team’s ability to achieve process cycle time goals.

  • Lead efforts to eliminate identified issues and reverse negative trends.

  • Working with Fulfillment and Material Process Leaders, identify projects and own execution that increases part procurement velocity.

  • Provide NTI program specific part procurement support as required.

  • Analyze ePromise data and identify opportunities to improve both suppliers promise timeliness and accuracy while leading projects to positively impact component on time delivery.

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).

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.

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