DGM - Sourcing

Role Summary/Purpose:

• The Site sourcing leader will be responsible for driving Site Sourcing Strategy, Diversified Commodity & execution for India Friction business, ToTs, development of Brakes and Safety Products to meet program level deliverables on cost out projects and localization.
• This position will also be responsible to driving deflation for various commodities of India Transit Business as per annual budgeting plans.
• This position will act as Liaison between Strategic Sourcing Team & Site Sourcing Teams from various locations ( regional and global) including Operations for their requirements.
• The person will be also responsible for the Diversified Products /C-Class parts Commodity Strategy including Supplier Management, Deflation, Parts localisation, Resourcing and Supplier Performance
• To support the business growth through engagement with supplier and SCM for ongoing purchasing issues
• Ensure that the commodity strategies are implemented at the Rohtak site level. Anticipate and implement the new supplier and technology based on business needs
• Lead regular meetings between Project manager, Purchasing, SQA, Supply Chain to align the purchasing strategies in line with the site needs
• To understand/evaluate capabilities of existing and potential Indian suppliers to facilitate strategic sourcing while meeting all quality, cost and growth expectations.
• Evaluation of supplier quotations utilizing total cost, appropriate negotiation skills.

Commodity & Supplier Management:

• Deliver deflation as per the annual target for direct material buy for India Transit business - Rohtak
• Develop technical and regional supplier market intelligence.
• Instrumental in playing a key role in ToTs (Transfer of Technologies) for Transit Business
• Establish the strategy for the Friction and Commodities related Procurements, including the “make or buy” decisions.
• Align with Remanufacturing Strategy & secure Contracts with suppliers to support.
• Build, qualify, develop, and manage the regional & import supplier panel including rationalization.
• Define and deploy supplier risk assessments including sole, single and dual sourcing plans.
• Collaborate with Central Sourcing category teams and Other Transit Site Sourcing Teams to identify deflation opportunities for Transit Business.
• Create & execute Contracts with suppliers for supporting the Sourcing requirements needed for Site.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
• Drive and monitor selection process of new suppliers.
• Negotiate Suppliers to avail best pricing to win Tenders and place long Term contracts.
• Ensure Fulfilment for Plant by providing Cross Functional Support. Deflation for B&C, Frictions Diversified products- C-Class parts = Fasteners, Fittings, Springs, Rubber parts like O rings & Seals, Fittings , Bought out Catalogue parts , Hoses etc.

Budget/Forecast:

• Participate in annual budgeting exercise and provide input on direct material forecasted spend.
• Monitors price index monthly and drives action plans to achieve optimum Spend.
• Request for Quotes:
• Read the Supplier Drawings, Purchase Specifications & manufacturing requirements for the parts & identify suppliers to support the new Part requirements.
• Manages RFQ, offer evaluation, negotiation and contracting: frame agreements
• Optimizes PO payment terms implements supplier payment process automation.

CFT ( Cross Functional Teams) Liaison

• Liaison between various Functions, Site Sourcing, Commodity Sourcing, Operations
• Work with SIOP, SCM Teams to ensure fulfilment best in class in the business.
• Create visibility of complete supply chain & optimize the Cost by identifying opportunities & ideas for deflation.
• Support New Business for Transit Organization to identify potential Sources
• Deploy Standard APQP process while sourcing components, Sub-assemblies, products with the support of SQA.

Operational:

• Drives sourcing competitiveness for existing and standard parts.
• Responsible for re-sourcing of parts/assemblies.
• Responsible for contract amendments and re-negotiations.
• Intervenes in major supplier issues once escalated.
• Execute the Contracts with supplier & work on the Warranty recovery from suppliers for established issues.

Behavioural and Skills

• Excellent Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellence Leadership skills
• Proven quantitative, data analysis and financial skills. Ability to Lead, Execute development projects.
• Familiarity with Sourcing Systems, ability to working with different teams in different regions.
• Ability to articulate both simple and complex situations in a concise and logical manner.
• Ability to prioritize with strong attention to detail. Self-driven & dynamic Team member who can work in Individual contributor & team member role.
• People management skills.
• Influential skills and communication skills with global teams
• Clear thinking – comfort with ambiguity; Conflict resolution skills.

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

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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.

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